Delaware Art Museum Sues Architect

Delaware Art museum sues architect and engineering firm

The Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington has filed a federal lawsuit against the Boston architect and engineering firm that handled the museum's $32 million makeover and expansion from 2001 to 2005. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Wilmington, alleges that the incompetence of Ann Beha Architects Inc. and Ove Arup & Partners resulted in construction errors and delays that severely damaged the museum's financial health, reputation and fund-raising efforts. The museum is asking the court to award damages greatly in excess of $75,000...more