We represented a general contractor facing an unprecedented demand from a title company to return a progress payment. The demand seemed to be driven by the project owner seeking leverage and lacked any basis under the escrow agreement and established legal principles. We challenged the title company’s position, questioning their interpretation of the escrow agreement and highlighting the absence of any provision requiring the return of rightfully earned progress payments. We emphasized the established industry practice and relevant legal precedent supporting our client’s position and refused to return the payment, earned by our client, and properly paid by the owner and the title company in response to our client’s approved payment applications.
