Supreme Court of Vermont
DJ Painting, Inc. v. Baraw Enterprises, Inc. and E.F. Wall and Associates, Inc.
May 11, 2001172 Vt. 239
Summary
The court affirmed dismissal of the attachment motion and summary judgment for defendants on plaintiff's claims. Because plaintiff's work was governed by its subcontract with Wall, the dispute was resolved through arbitration, and Baraw had paid Wall for the benefit received, plaintiff could not establish unjust enrichment or quantum meruit against Baraw. The court reversed the bad-faith attorney-fee award to Baraw but affirmed the statutory fee award to Wall. No separate opinions were filed.