CityCenter, lead contractor dispute $492 million claim

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MGM Mirage today disclosed that disputes have emerged involving hundreds of millions of dollars between its CityCenter joint venture and the $8.5 billion project's primary general contractor.

Perini Building Co. on Thursday delivered a notice of its intent to file mechanics’ liens totaling about $492 million against CityCenter. Those liens represent the builder's claims for payment against the resort complex on the Las Vegas Strip.

MGM Mirage said it would dispute the claimed amount and also signaled it has counterclaims over construction defects at the Harmon Hotel part of the project, where construction has been suspended. When work resumes, it's scheduled to be completed at 28 floors, rather than the planned 49 floors.