A subcontractor, II in One, has filed a $40 million lawsuit against Thornton Tomasetti,
the managing firm for the Obama Presidential Center’s construction, alleging racial discrimination.
- II in One, a Black-owned company, claims Thornton Tomasetti imposed stricter standards and inspections, leading to significant cost overruns and potential bankruptcy.
- Thornton Tomasetti denies these claims, stating II in One was “questionably qualified” and responsible for construction delays and errors.
- The lawsuit alleges racial bias, claiming non-minority contractors were treated differently.
- Thornton Tomasetti’s memo to the Obama Foundation included images of construction defects, blaming the subcontractor’s performance.
- The Obama Presidential center has faced other issues, including delays, and concerns about rising housing cost for locals.
