Newberg-Krug-Brighton v. Illinois State Toll Highway Authority

Newberg-Krug-Brighton (hereinafter referred to as Newberg), a joint venture consisting of three corporations, filed a two-count complaint against the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (the Authority) for damages arising from an alleged breach of contract in connection with the construction of portions of the East-West Tollway extension. After the underlying action for breach of contract was commenced, attorneys for Newberg and the Authority entered into negotiations and on July 30, 1976, a compromise settlement of their dispute proposed by Newberg was presented to the Authority for its…