North Texas Tollway Authority vs. Prairie Link Constructors JV, et al

Case Background

On September 30, 2022, Plaintiff North Texas Tollway Authority filed a breach of contract lawsuit involving construction issues in the Texas District Court, Dallas County (Case number: DC-22-13917). Judge Aiesha Redmond presided over this case.

Cause

The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) filed a lawsuit against Prairie Link Constructors JV, Fluor Enterprises, Inc., and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc. for their roles as the "Design-Builder" of the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) Western Extension Project. NTTA alleged that the defendants improperly designed, constructed, and managed 96 Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining walls. On September 21, 2020, one of these retaining walls, identified as Wall W161L213, failed. NTTA also observed signs of distress in other retaining walls. Forensic analysis revealed systemic deficiencies in the MSE walls. These issues stemmed from negligence in design and construction, compromising their safety and stability. The defendants allegedly miscalculated soil conditions and used im