Four Construction Groups Sue New York DOT Over Pay Freeze

04/21/2010
By Jack Buehrer Text size: A A

Four New York State trade associations representing heavy-construction contractors are suing the state over Gov. David Paterson’s announcement in March that the New York Dept. of Transportation would halt payments on all capital construction projects not funded by federal stimulus dollars.

Photo: NYSDOT
Governor’s attempt to pressure lawmakers to settle budget triggers lawsuit from contractors, who demand pay for work.l