Contractors Sue $1B Lucas Museum Over Unpaid Bills

As the $1 billion Lucas Museum of Narrative Art prepares to open in Los Angeles, contractors have filed lawsuits alleging nonpayment. One of four recent suits claims the museum improperly labeled its construction as a 'private, non-profit development' to avoid California's public contract code requirements, including registration and bonding mandates. The legal action highlights ongoing financial disputes between the museum and its builders. The museum, founded by filmmaker George Lucas, is set to open in Exposition Park. The contractors seek payment for work performed, with allegations of bypassing state regulations. The suits were reported by the Los Angeles Times via MSN.