Stelzer v. Matthews Roofing Co.

Plaintiffs, Ben and Eva Stelzer and Louise Meier, filed a two-count complaint alleging breach of contract against defendant, Matthews Roofing Company, Inc., in the circuit court of Cook County. Count I alleged breach of defendant’s written 10-year guarantee given to plaintiffs’ predecessor in interest in connection with installation of a roof. Plaintiffs sought damages in the amount of $2,800, the cost of replacing the roof. Count II alleged that “defendant’s acts were willful, intentional, reckless and wrongful” and sought punitive damages in the amount of $10,000. Defendant filed a motion…