City of Hallandale Beach Wins Breach of Contract Case
Arbitrator Lawrence Kellogg, Esq of the American Arbitration Association panel recently ruled that Reuter Recycling of Florida, Inc breached its contract with the City of Hallandale Beach by taking actions which destroyed the essence of the parties’ contract which originally provided that the waste stream generated by four cities would be composted by Reuter to accomplish waste reduction goals.
Damages of $525,000 were awarded to the City of Hallandale Beach. In addition, a counter claim against the City of Hallandale Beach for $2 million was involuntarily dismissed by the Arbitrators at the hearing.
The estimated cost savings to the City as a result of having the remaining term of the solid waste contract terminated is estimated to be more than $1 million.
Lennar Homes files Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Several
Lennar Homes, a Miami-based homebuilder, filed a breach of contract lawsuit against 5 drywall installers in Lee County, a couple of Chinese drywall manufacturers, and several other companies on January 30, 2010.
Lennar sued eight drywall suppliers for product liability and breach of implied warranty, as well as 12 installers for breach of contract and breach of express and implied warranty.
Contractors J.D.M. Builders, Florida Style Services, Ocean Construction, B&B Stucco and Harrell’s Drywall, whose primary place of business is in Lee County, according to the suit, were among about 20 companies being sued along with Taishan Gypsum Co. and Knauf Gips KG, a German company whose affiliate is Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co., a Chinese manufacturer, the suit said.
The lawsuit alleges the Chinese manufacturers were negligent and liable for damages because they produced drywall for a dozen or so homes in Lee County that may have been corroded by air conditioning coals, wiring and other copper fixtures.
Whether you’re a company contemplating filing a breach of contract lawsuit against others or a contractor being sued, the lawyers of Schecter Law may be able to assist you. Contact our law office today to discuss your matter.
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that is enforceable by law. However, not all contracts are created equal. In fact, some are not even valid.