Opinion ID: 170933
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Text: Morrison Knudsen Corporation (MK), a federal contractor, terminated its subcontractor, Ground Improvement Techniques, Inc. (GIT) for an alleged default and sued GIT for damages. GIT counterclaimed for wrongful termination. The case initially went to trial in November of 1996. Concluding the termination was wrongful, the jury awarded GIT $5.6 million. The case was appealed to this court in Morrison Knudsen Corporation v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (Morrison Knudsen I), 175 F.3d 1221 (10th Cir. 1999). In connection with the appeal, MK and its surety, Federal Insurance Company (Federal) posted a supersedeas bond. In Morrison Knudsen I, we affirmed liability, but reversed and remanded to the district court on the issue of damages. Following a retrial on damages, GIT was awarded over fifteen million dollars. The district court held Federal and MK jointly and severally liable for the amount of the supersedeas bond. MK and Federal appeal from that judgment, arguing the supersedeas bond was discharged and is now void. MK also challenges the district court's award of prejudgment interest; alleges that the damages award contains duplication; and claims, as a matter of law, the district court should have entered judgment for MK on claims relating to R.N. Robinson & Son, Inc. (Robinson), Fireman's Fund, and an equitable adjustment claim on a performance bond. GIT cross-appeals, arguing the district court applied incorrect interest rates in its calculation of prejudgment and post-judgment interest. It also contends MK and Federal should be jointly and severally liable for the entire judgment. Our appellate jurisdiction arises under 28 U.S.C. § 1291. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.