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.
