Canyon Beach Offshore Inc. dba Sea Tow Newport/LA v. Matthew Hughes
Published: Jun. 21, 2008 | Result Date: Apr. 9, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 07CC108199 Arbitration – $73,740
Facts
The case concerns the reasonable value for the services provided by plaintiff for the removal of defendant's wrecked 38-feet Bayliner from the public beach at Newport Beach on July 7-8, 2007.
The plaintiff contended at arbitration that it was entitled to $216,856 for the removal and storage related costs.
The defendant contended at arbitration that the reasonable value for the removal and storage related charges were $46,295.
Settlement Discussions
The defendant offered $70,00 to settle before arbitration. The plaintiff did not make a specific demand, but indicated it would require an offer of at least $100,000 to settle claim in advance of arbitration.
Result
Binding arbitration award for $73,740.
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