Fletcher settled steel claim

Fletcher settled steel claim
Victoria Young
Fletcher Building has confirmed it settled a case brought by Henderson-based steel firm D&H Steel that was slated for trial this week.The NZX-listed construction firm had faced legal action by D&H Steel in the high court at Auckland since 2017. D&H Steel accused Fletcher of aiding and abetting Fair Trading Act breaches and breaking up a joint venture.D&H Steel’s joint venture was with Culham Engineering, but it alleged Fletcher encouraged Culham to work with a foreign firm instead, The Herrick Corporation.The parties have...