In December 2009, three construction companies involved in the mall project took legal action against GGP to receive compensation for the work that was done on the unfinished project, which was no longer under construction. One construction company also stated that the steel superstructure was deteriorating in value because of its exposure to environmental elements, raising the possibility that it may need to be demolished and rebuilt if the project should resume. GGP consulted with engineers to preserve the project's structural integrity. In February 2010, GGP settled with the construction companies.
