Thomas Hill, who had led the Idaho contractor, apologized in a statement, saying "that no context or excuse can mitigate the pain associated with this
symbol.”
In his ruling, a judge sided with the construction manager and four sub-contractors on all but two claims following the completion of a 23-story tower.
The $66-million reconstruction of State Highway 445 near Reno, Nev., promises safer travel, smoother commutes and a path forward in coping with growth.