Embassy builder sues State Department for $461 million
Summary
Alabama construction company BL Harbert International sued the State Department, seeking $461 million over pandemic-related cost overruns on 12 embassy and consulate projects. The company says the government had agreed to a settlement, but political appointees intervened before it was finalized.Key Facts
- BL Harbert International is based in Alabama.
- The lawsuit was filed Wednesday against the State Department.
- The company seeks $461 million.
- The dispute concerns pandemic-era cost overruns at 12 embassy and consulate projects.
- BL Harbert says the government had agreed to settle the claims.
- The company alleges political appointees under Secretary of State Marco Rubio intervened in the settlement process.
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