61122

Aspen Consulting, LLC

June 3, 2022Judge McIlmail
Denied / Government PrevailedQuantum / Damages

Aspen Consulting, LLC appealed a decision regarding misdirected contract payments totaling $264,470.79. The Board denied the appeal, affirming the government's payment defense.

Material Facts

  • Aspen Consulting, LLC sought $264,470.79 for two contract payments misdirected to Commerzbank.
  • The payments were for work performed to outfit the U.S. Army Health and Dental Clinics in Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany.
  • The Federal Circuit held that the government materially breached the contract by making payments to an incorrect account.
  • The government presented a declaration from Anna Muth, stating that the misdirected funds were used for Aspen's benefit.

Parties

Appellant
Aspen Consulting, LLC
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
W9127S-13-C-6003
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