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Timestamp: 2019-04-22 04:36:52+00:00

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Mark is the Co-Chair of the Litigation Department, and he concentrates his practice in business litigation and dispute resolution. He has broad experience in contract, commercial, estate, real estate, trade secret, employee benefit and products liability law. Mark significantly concentrates his practice in construction law, representing owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has commented that, “Mark Grundy wins high accolades from peers for his strategic, large perspective on cases and his excellent understanding of the technical aspects of construction matters. He is well prepared and extremely professional.” - Chambers USA Client Guide, 2012, 2011, 2010. Kentucky Super Lawyers and Louisville Magazine also have recognized Mark as a leading lawyer in his field of practice.
Mark previously served on the Firm's Management Committee, and currently chairs the Associate Development Committee.
Established new law in class action removal and certification requirements. Adams v. Federal Materials, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky.
Established new law for interpretation of long term supply agreements. KU v. South East Coal Co., Supreme Court of Kentucky.
Clarified Kentucky evidentiary standards Jones v. ADDECCO, Kentucky Court of Appeals (case used as a teaching model by the faculty of the University of Kentucky School of Law).
Obtained a significant AAA arbitration award in Indianapolis for highway contractor. Prevailed in dispute involving soil conditions, and excavation. Recovered fees and costs. CSL v. Reith-Riley.
Represented government authority in coordination and resolution of disputes involving water treatment plant, and disputed geotechnical and subsurface issues. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities.
Successfully resolved disputes involving construction of Papa John's Cardinal Football Stadium, and The Kentucky Convention Center. Harmon Steel Company v. Steel Fabricating.
Successfully handled and resolved disputes on private and public jobs, ranging from bid protests, structural issues, lien and bonding disputes, AIA contract interpretation, and design specifications. Morel Construction Co., Inc.
Successfully litigated and obtained favorable settlement for developer in design-build project. Zorn II Development.
Successful representation in construction HVAC installation cases. Trane Co.
Obtained favorable arbitration award for owner in development of administration building and cottages. Dispute involved subsurface irregularities. Bellewood Orphanage.
Successful representation of developer with regard to warranty claims. Trademark Homes, Inc.
Negotiated prime contractor and architect contracts for multimillion dollar arena. Louisville Arena Authority.
Establishing controlling law in the Western District of Kentucky regarding the applicability of the Great West doctrine to Kentucky companies. Ralcorp v. Fricke, 290 F.Supp.2d 759 (W.D. Ky. 2003).
Successfully defended the DAV against a multi-million dollar claim by nationwide employees seeking enhanced benefits based on banked vacation and sick pay calculations. Adams v. Disabled Veterans of America, United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky.
Successfully defended the company against a multi-million dollar claim by dozens of employees for retirement and disability healthcare benefits. Adkins v. American Standard, United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky.
Obtained a summary judgment for corporate defendant dismissing a complex multi-million dollar claim brought by former employees. Crawford v. Andalex Corporation, United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky.
Successfully represented the bank obtaining ruling from the Kentucky Supreme Court affirming dismissal of a claim by a former CFO seeking enhanced severance benefits. Shockley v. Fifth Third Bank, Jefferson Circuit Court, Kentucky Court of Appeals, and Kentucky Supreme Court.
Successfully defended this publicly traded company through the trial courts and the Supreme Court of Kentucky denying the former VP for Human Relations enhanced severance benefits. Sought and recovered a full award of attorneys fees, which is highly unusual in the defense of a publicly traded company against a claim by a former employee. Bechdel v. Commonwealth Aluminum, Jefferson Circuit Court, Kentucky Court of Appeals, and Kentucky Supreme Court.
Board of Directors, New Roots, Inc.
Co-author of nationwide book published by Aspatore Books, entitled "Inside the Minds: Construction Law Regulatory and Environmental Strategies"
CONSTRUCTION: MOREL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. V. T.S.P. INC., ET AL.
CONSTRUCTION: THE HOUSTON GROUP, INC. V. PARK DUVALLE III, L.P., ET AL.

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