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Substantial indemnity costs of $225,000 awarded against corporate plaintiff and its principal personally for abusive construction lien claim.
Following the dismissal of the plaintiff's construction lien claim and the granting of the defendants' counterclaim, the court determined costs and interest.
The court awarded the defendants substantial indemnity costs of $225,000, finding that the plaintiff's claim was without foundation and its conduct abusive.
The court pierced the corporate veil to hold the plaintiff's principal personally liable for the costs, as he dominated the corporation and used it for extortionary purposes.
Prejudgment interest was awarded at a rate of 2% per annum.
