Riahi

I. BACKGROUND

A. Facts The following facts are taken from Regents’ separate statement of undisputed facts filed in support of its motion for summary judgment, and Riahi’s responses. In 2014, Regents, a public entity, entered into a ground lease with Partnership for Haas Preeminence (PHP)2 to plan, design, and construct Chou Hall, a new academic building for Haas School of Business. After construction was completed, the lease was terminated and the building was transferred back to Regents on or around January 17, 2018. PHP contracted with defendant Vance Brown, Inc. (Vance Brown), a general contractor, to construct Chou Hall. Vance Brown in turn, entered into a subcontract with defendant Peninsulators, Inc. (Peninsulators) to install the window coverings at Chou Hall. Peninsulators then contracted with defendant Mechoshade Systems, LLC (Mechoshade) to supply the window coverings. Regents had no role in the construction of Chou Hall. Regents’ only involvement during construction was to schedule and coordinate the work performed by Vance Brown and its subcontractors. Regents performed a rough inspection of the framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems after they were…