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Contracts
Breach of Contract

National Demolition Contractors v. County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles County Flood Control District

Published: Feb. 14, 2020 | Result Date: Nov. 18, 2019 | Filing Date: Nov. 26, 2019 |

Case number: Case Not Filed Settlement –  $70,000

Court

Los Angeles County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Marcia Haber Kamine
(Kamine Law PC)


Defendant

Rosa Linda Cruz
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)


Facts

National Demolition Contractors filed a claim against the County of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District in relation to a contract for the Dominguez Gap Spreading Grounds West Basin Percolation Enhancement Project.

Contentions

CLAIMANT'S CONTENTIONS: NDC contended that the District breached the contract by requiring NDC to use a less efficient method of moving sediment to a landfill. NDC alleged that the less efficient method required by the contract cost NDC over $220,000.

RESPONDENT'S CONTENTIONS: Respondents neither admitted nor denied the allegations.

Result

The County of Los Angeles agreed to pay $70,000 on behalf of itself and the District to settle NDC's allegations.

Other Information

CLAIM FILED: Dec. 26, 2018


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