CHARLES F. BRUCKNER & SONS, Claimant, v. THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Respondent.
Case summary
Claimant sought damages for costs incurred when a project at the Addison Specialized Living Center was unreasonably delayed by the respondent. The court granted the stipulated award based on the parties' agreement.
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Headnotes
- TYRONE C. FAHNER, Attorney General (GLEN P. LARNER, Assistant Attorney General, of counsel), for Respondent.
- CONTRACrS-UWard granted based on stipuhtion of parties. An award was granted in accordance with the stipulation of the parties which was approved by the Court of Claims, as there was an agreement as to the fact that the Respondent was responsible for the delay in completing the building project and due to the delay the Claimant incurred greater costs in performing the necessary work.
This case comes before the Court on the joint stipulation of the Claimant, Respondent and the Capital Development Board.
The facts are not in dispute. Claimant performed services for Respondent in the Addison Specialized Living Center during the years of 1978 through 1980. Due to problems which arose between Respondent and its general contractor, the project was considerably delayed. The delay was unreasonable and not attributable [*280] to any act of Claimant, which nevertheless performed its services in accordance with the contract. Respondent concedes that it was responsible for the delay thereof, and that Claimant incurred greater costs in the performance of its work than it would have if the delay had not occurred.
Both parties agree that Claimant suffered damages in the amount of $36,383.00, and that an award in that amount be granted. Claimant, in receiving this award, agrees to waive and relinquish any right to additional damages from Respondent incurred as a result of the delay caused by Respondent.
The Court is not bound to accept without question a settlement such as this, but, at the same time, it does not desire to interpose a controversy where none appears to exist. The joint stipulation submitted herein appears to be fair and reasonable, and we see no reason to question its validity or propriety.
The Court hereby grants an award to Claimant in the amount of $36,383.00 as full and final satisfaction of this claim.