National Wrecking Co. v. City of Chicago

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE CRAVEN

delivered the opinion of the court.

The defendant, City of Chicago (hereinafter referred to as “City”), solicited bids for the wrecking of some sixty-two buildings as part of an urban renewal project. Plaintiff, National Wrecking Company (hereinafter referred to as “National”), was the successful bidder and was awarded the contract for the wrecking.

This litigation is an outgrowth of difficulties arising between the parties as to extra work allegedly made necessary by the City’s action in stopping on-site burning, thus necessitating extra hauling of debris. Further,…