Zurn Constructors Inc. v. Castaic Lake Water Agency
Published: Nov. 7, 1998 | Result Date: Aug. 4, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: PC017718 Bench Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior San Fernando
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Craig Sorensen
(technical)
Facts
In 1992, plaintiff Zurn Constructors Inc. contracted with defendant Castaic Lake Water Agency to build a water pipeline which connected the Metropolitan Water District's Foothill Feeder with defendant's new water treatment plant. The plaintiff completed construction seven months behind schedule, causing defendant to withold $411,000 in liquidated damages. The plaintiff filed suit for breach of contract.
Settlement Discussions
According to defendant, the plaintiff demanded $600,000, reduced to $470,000 during trial. The defendant made an offer of $200,000.
Damages
The plaintiff sought $570,663 in unpaid retention, extended overhead costs, and extra work claims.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately two years and two months after the case was filed. The plaintiff has filed a notice of appeal.
Length
10 days (bench trial)
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