The Sacramento Kings have sued their downtown hotel tower general contractor this week, claiming mismanagement has caused the project to soar as much as $50 million over initial budget estimates.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday according to Kings' development group representatives, is the latest volley in an ongoing fight over who should pay to clear up dozens of subcontractor liens for nonpayment against the project.
The 16-story mixed-use tower at 500 J Street is a cornerstone of the Kings' six-block Downtown Commons project site, which includes the Golden 1 Center arena as well as restaurants, stores and a cinema.