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CONFIDENTIAL

Jul. 12, 2001

Contracts
Breach of Contract
Public Works

Confidential

Settlement –  $202,368

Judge

Malcolm H. Mackey

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Mark A. Feldman
(Feldman & Associates Inc)

Steven M. Ostrove


Defendant

Martine Magana

Joe Huprich

Edgar Gutierrez

Jay McConnell

Samuel J. Muir


Facts

On Dec. 18, 1997, the plaintiff and Los Angeles Community College defendant entered into a written contract
whereby the plaintiff was to serve as general contractor for improvements related to the removal of
handicapped barriers at one of the colleges.
The plaintiff brought this action based on breach of contract and negligence theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff initially demanded $205,368. The defendants initially offered $0. However, after the site inspection and an all-day mediation, the settlement was reached.


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