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39 TAB L - CLAIMS AND LITIGATION HISTORY LITIGATION HISTORY Since our inception in 1968, Pirtle Construction Company has had zero litigation, major disputes or contract defaults with an Owner or Architect on any of our projects. We are very proud of our spotless professional record - it is a real representation of our competence, diligence and attention to detail and it attests to the quality of our expertise in construction and construction management. While we are proactive in preventing accidents from occurring on our projects, in the course of doing construction, minor workers’ compensation claims arise. Most of these are inconsequential cases into which Pirtle Construction is brought by a subcontractor or other party. Pirtle Construction makes it a top priority to promptly make every effort to resolve any potential dispute as soon as an issue is discovered, and prides itself on being proactive and finding reasonable solutions to any problem. The claims below are our only claims over $50,000 in the past 5 years: Claim #: 182-122830 and 13-00679-CA-05 Claimant Name: Yolanda Jones, Robert Marana, Francisco Linunzo, Enrique Chavez, Robert Novo, Albert Remedies Accident Date: 4/01/10- 9/30/10 Jobsite: College of Policing Loss Description: It was discovered that the gun range that is part of the College of Policing was not utilized and maintained properly by the users after construction was completed. As the result the claimant alleges that plaintiffs were exposed to toxic fumes, chemicals & residue from improper operation of gun range by the City and sued everyone involved in the project, including the City of Miami, engineers and the contractor (Pirtle Construction). Current Status: Case was settled with claimants Jones, Marana, Linunzo and Chaves. We are currently in negotiation to settle with the remaining claimants. (Separate case number 13-00679-CA-05 for Robert Novo and Albert Remedies) Claim #: 002547-010221-GB-01 Claimant Name: Joseph Cavalet and Sheila Cavalet Accident Date: 12/2010 Jobsite: Adjacent to the JJJ High School Loss Description: Complaint alleges that the injuries the plaintiffs suffered while going over a speed bump that is adjacent to the JJJ High School on their motorcycle were due to the speed bump being unidentified by any traffic sign. The Complaint brings a cause of action for negligence against numerous defendants, including the City of Coral Springs, Pirtle Construction, the project architect and the civil engineer. Current Status: The plaintiff’s current position is that the speed bump was higher than FDOT requirements. Because the Engineering firm had contract administration, they may have exposure for improper final inspection. At this time we see minimal exposure for Pirtle Construction. Claim #: CACE-14-009129 Claimant Name: Zachary Evans Accident Date: 5/19/2012 Jobsite: Young at Art Museum Loss Description: The county hired a display company to fabricate and mount displays. They attached the large hanging displays to the chilled water pipes. (This is not an approved location for hanging displays.) When the child pulled on the display, the insulator for the metal pipe hanger fell and struck the child on the nose creating a small cut. Pirtle Construction has filed a motion to release us from the case due to the fact that Redbox improperly connected the cables after the project was turned over. Current Status: Mediation Claim #: E2850932 Claimant Name: Palm Beach Board of Education Date Filed: August 2014 Loss Description: Some Fire Sprinkler Heads have minor leaks in numerous District schools, including several built by Pirtle. While the School Board is investigating the cause for the leak, Pirtle Construction has already began repairs, working closely with the Maintenance Department as a proactive partner. Current Status: Pending Since our inception in 1968, Pirtle Construction Company has had zero litigation, major disputes or contract defaults with an Owner or Architect on any of our projects.