Malden Settles Multi-year Lawsuit With Construction Company

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Malden residents will see the city pay more than $1.2 million to Tufts Construction over the next two years, resolving a five-year legal battle. The settlement ends claims over unpaid excavation and lead service line work and allegations involving the city's engineering director, while explicitly stating neither side admits liability. The agreement clears the way for dismissal of the Middlesex Superior Court case with prejudice.

Why it matters

This settlement resolves a long-running legal dispute between the city of Malden and a local construction company, allowing the city to move forward without the burden of ongoing litigation. The case had raised questions about the city's management of infrastructure projects and its relationship with contractors.

The details

The lawsuit between Malden and Tufts Construction centered on claims of unpaid work related to excavation and lead service line replacement projects, as well as allegations against the city's engineering director. While neither side admitted liability, the $1.2 million settlement will allow the city to put the case behind it and avoid further legal costs.

• The lawsuit between Malden and Tufts Construction has been ongoing for the past five years.
• The settlement agreement will result in Malden paying the $1.2 million to Tufts Construction over the next two years.

What’s next

The settlement agreement clears the way for the dismissal of the Middlesex Superior Court case with prejudice, allowing both parties to move forward without the burden of ongoing litigation.