Newberg, Inc. v. Illinois State Toll Highway Authority

Defendant, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (the Authority), appeals from a judgment of the circuit court of Du Page County finding it liable to plaintiff, Gust K. Newberg, Inc. (Newberg), in the sum of $2,750,000 as damages for breach of a settlement agreement between the parties. The Authority contends the agreement was invalid and unenforceable because it was not approved by the Attorney General and, also, that the trial court improperly assessed damages. Newberg cross-appeals, contending it is entitled to prejudgment interest.

The underlying action was commenced in 1975 by Newberg…