I don't know about this particular incident, but Trump was always a demanding contractor who held his subcontractor's feet to the fire. As I'm sure he learned to do when he was young. They will fuck you if you don't.
I've read quite a few of the newspaper articles on this subject, and I never read one where there anything that sounded as though the contractor had finished the work on schedule and the punchout and never been paid, with the entire list completed, yet not been paid. If you know of such a story LMK.
When a general contractor relies on a subcontractor, and the sub doesn't do his job, it costs the general money -- not only if he has to get someone else to it, but it can cause delays in opening, and in work that has to be delayed or re-done.
These people knew this going in. There are around 10 cases where Trump was sued for non-payment after a dispute and the creditor won SOME kind of settlement.
Here are some of the reasons you are confused on this:
The number of disputes involving contractors and Donald Trump can sometimes be overstated in media narratives for several reasons:
- High-Profile Projects: Trump has been involved in numerous large-scale projects, which naturally leads to a higher likelihood of disputes over contracts, payments, and scope of work.
- Media Coverage: High-profile lawsuits often receive significant media attention, which can create a perception that disputes are more common than they may actually be, especially when they involve well-known figures.
- Settlement Culture: Many disputes are settled out of court, which means they may not be widely reported or documented, leading to an underrepresentation of the total number of disputes.
- Small Claims: Many contractors may choose not to pursue legal action for smaller amounts, leading to fewer reported disputes.
- Contractor Relationships: The construction industry often involves complex relationships, and many contractors may choose to resolve issues privately rather than escalate them to legal disputes. While there have been notable cases, the overall number may be fewer than suggested, especially when considering the scale of Trump's business ventures. |
