Star-Batt, Inc v. City of Rochester Hills

Plaintiff Star-Batt, Inc., formerly known as Stolaruk Corporation, appeals as of right the trial court’s order granting defendant city of Rochester Hills’ 1 motion for summary disposition. We reverse and remand.

I. nature of the case

A city of Rochester Hills ordinance requires contractors, such as plaintiff, to post a cash bond as a fund of dollars available to compensate the city if the contractor causes damage to city property or fails to pay for certain city services. The city ordinance is silent regarding the ownership or ultimate disposition of any interest earned on the fund. Similarly,…