Electrical utility’s failure to invoke mandatory but non-binding dispute resolution procedure before filing lawsuit doesn’t save power-turbine vendor from big damage award

See South Tex. Elec. Cooperative v. Dresser-Rand Co., No. 08-40715 (5th Cir. July 9, 2009) (affirming judgment on jury verdict for $700K for warranty problems in electrical generating turbine).

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Tagged as: ADR, Alternative dispute resolution, Breach of contract, Breach-of-warranty, Fifth Circuit, Litigation, Manufacturing, Warranties