PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge has decided to allow a lawsuit filed by the owner of Providence’s Superman building against former tenant Bank of America to move forward to a jury trial.
WPRI-TV reports that High Rock Development sued the bank after they moved out of the famed downtown building in 2013, claiming they failed to comply with its lease requirements.
High Rock alleges that Bank of America left the 26-story, currently vacant building in subpar condition following their move. Company officials say the bank left too much furniture behind and failed to clean up asbestos.
Judge William Smith noted Wednesday that the lease agreement included provisions that left the bank on the hook for ongoing maintenance.
High Rock is seeking $47 million in damages.
Bank of America officials had no comment.
