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Court filings also show that at least two subcontractors later sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, although the filings do not establish that the Obama Center project directly caused those financial difficulties.

The Obama Foundation has pushed back on the criticism. Foundation officials note that the project’s construction manager, Lakeside Alliance, was responsible for hiring and managing subcontractors.

The Foundation also states that it has no contractual relationship with subcontractors and no outstanding disputed charges with Lakeside Alliance.