Although Jessop is sometimes blamed for the failure of the first structure, the collapse actually led to a legal dispute with the original contractor.

The turnpike commission decided to rebid the contract, but was sued by the original contractor.

And yes, work on part of the 26-mile road on which the marathon will be run stopped when the original contractor went bankrupt.

Another court case ensued when the county refused to pay the full amount of the original contractor's bill due to the workmanship issues.

Colgate-Palmolive eventually pulled the snack off the market which lead to a lawsuit by the original contractor.

The original contractor, after promising miracles, demanded more money, then disappeared.

The original contractors were replaced under much angst and debate over fees.

But Worldcom agreed to take over the system last year after the original contractor said it could not continue.

"Hell, no, but the original contractor may go after you if this whole thing comes out in the wash."

Having done so, the original contractor built retaining walls to channel the stream which runs year round.