Ep 93 Contractors behaving badly? RJC vs. AISD part 2

The DYOJO Podcast

The DYOJO Podcast introduced a series of episodes covering the lawsuit between Robert Jordan (RJ) Construction and the Arlington Independent School District (AISD). According to RJC they brought suit for underpayment of a 2021 emergency response at Sam Houston High School in Arlington, Texas following the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri. We are diving into the court documents and internet content to draw out the lessons contractors can learn from this unfortunate experience.

• In episode 92, the DYOJO team and guests introduced the preceding events and the outline of the case currently being litigated in the court of appeals for the second district of Texas.
• In episode 93 we will explore the backstory of Robert Jordan and his award-winning construction company.

Whether contractors "chase storms" by responding to national catastrophes such as the devastation left by Hurricane Ian, or provide aid during regional events such as the one we are talking about in the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri (2021), or are simply working on projects where there are multiple representatives involved in the decision-making matrix, there are lessons to be learned from this unfortunate story. The DYOJO team has poured over the available court documents and a key component of this case centers around what constitutes a contractual agreement.

IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 RJC vs AISD recap

2:30 Discussion with Michelle Blevins (C&R Magazine)

3:25 Introducing Robert Jordan with Bebo Crain

8:36 New article series "Myths of O&P" with C&R Magazine

12:06 Is this an instance of a contractor behaving badly?

18:00 Twenty other contractors were paid, why not RJC?

21:11 An invite behind the scenes

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