Hatch Mott MacDonald v. Saia

Defendant Frank R. Saia (“Saia”) has appealed the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of plaintiff Hatch Mott MacDonald, Inc. (“HMM”) on its breach of contract claim.

In December, 1997, Saia contracted with Killam Associates New England (“KANE”), an environmental consulting firm, to renew construction on a partially completed housing development called City View Commons in Westfield, Massachusetts. KANE agreed to review existing plans, discuss development alternatives, and provide technical support and design plans for the project.

The contract required KANE to submit monthly…