Case Summary
**Case Summary: Detroit Contractors Fringe Benefit Fund v. Patrie Construction Co.**
**Docket Number:** 2607464
**Court:** [Specify Court]
**Date:** [Specify Date]
### Background:
The case involves a dispute between the Detroit Contractors Fringe Benefit Fund (the Fund) and Patrie Construction Company (Patrie). The Fund is a trust established to provide various fringe benefits, such as health insurance and pension plans, to employees of participating construction companies in the Detroit area. Patrie, a construction company, is accused of failing to meet its obligations under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with respect to contributions to the Fund.
### Facts:
1. The Fund claims that Patrie is contractually obligated to make regular contributions to the Fund based on the wages paid to its employees covered under the relevant CBA.
2. The Fund alleges that Patrie has failed to remit the required contributions for several months, leading to a significant underpayment.
3. Patrie asserts that it has made all required contributions and disputes the Fund's calculations.
4. The case was brought to litigation as the Fund sought to recover the alleged unpaid contributions along with interest, penalties, and attorney fees.
### Legal Issues:
1. Whether Patrie Construction Company is liable for the alleged unpaid contributions to the Detroit Contractors Fringe Benefit Fund.
2. Determining the validity of the Fund's claims regarding the amount owed.
3. Assessment of the penalties and interest that may be applicable under the terms of the CBA and applicable law.
### Court's Holding:
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### Conclusion:
The case highlights the importance of adherence to collective bargaining agreements and the obligations of employers to contribute to fringe benefit funds. The decision serves as a precedent for similar disputes involving contractor compliance with fringe benefit contributions within the construction industry.
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