Genie Construction Co. v. State

OPINION

Raucci, C.J.

The Claimant, Genie Construction Co., Inc., brings this action for compensatoiy damages pursuant to the Illinois Court of Claims Regulations. (705 ILCS 505/8(b).) The Claimant asserts that it suffered damages as a direct and proximate result of a breach of contract committed by the Respondent, the State of Illinois. The Claimant is seeking a refund for liquidated damages charged for beginning work on a bridge cleaning and painting contract late, and is seeking additional compensation for alleged extra work.

The following facts are basically uncontroverted. The Claimant was…