Suffolk Construction Company Inc. has initiated legal proceedings against Cozen O’Connor, alleging that the law firm engaged in overbilling practices and performed redundant work during prior litigation involving an insurance dispute. The Massachusetts-based Suffolk hired attorney Ralf R. Rodriguez, then of Foley & Lardner, to represent them in a case against Berkley Insurance Co. This case, which concluded with a nearly $5.45 million judgment in favor of Berkley, has now led Suffolk to allege that Cozen O’Connor breached their contract through “unnecessary” attorney and paralegal rotation and billing irregularities.
The complaint filed in Miami-Dade County articulates Suffolk’s position, emphasizing that they had paid over $210,000 for legal services but have since stopped further payments. This cessation is attributed to the alleged contractual breaches, which Suffolk claims lead to undue overpayment. The construction company seeks a court declaration confirming the overbilling and reimbursement for any excessive charges levied upon them during the Berkley litigation.
The complete details of this legal dispute are outlined in the original Law.com article.