Legal Case Summary

Boland Managed Services v. Coral Chemical Company


Date Argued: Wed Apr 17 2013
Case Number: 4-12-0563
Docket Number: 3087448
Judges:Not available
Duration: 47 minutes
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Boland Managed Services v. Coral Chemical Company** **Docket Number: 3087448** **Court**: [Insert relevant court, e.g., [State] Superior Court] **Date**: [Insert relevant date] **Parties**: - **Plaintiff**: Boland Managed Services - **Defendant**: Coral Chemical Company **Background**: Boland Managed Services, a provider of cleaning and maintenance services, entered into a contractual agreement with Coral Chemical Company for the supply of cleaning products and chemicals. The agreement specified the conditions of product delivery, the quality of goods, pricing, and payment terms. Disputes arose regarding the performance of the contract, primarily concerning alleged breaches related to product quality and delivery timelines. **Issue**: The main issue before the court was whether Coral Chemical Company breached the contract by failing to provide the agreed-upon quality of products and adhering to the delivery schedule, and whether Boland Managed Services was entitled to damages as a result. **Arguments**: - **Plaintiff's Argument**: Boland Managed Services argued that Coral Chemical Company delivered defective products that did not meet the standards as stipulated in the contract. They claimed that these deficiencies affected their ability to perform services for their clients, leading to financial loss and reputational damage. They sought compensation for the losses incurred due to the alleged breach. - **Defendant's Argument**: Coral Chemical Company contended that they fulfilled all contractual obligations and that the products provided were of acceptable quality. They also suggested that any issues experienced by Boland Managed Services were due to misuse or handling of the products and not due to a breach of contract. **Court’s Findings**: After reviewing evidence, including contract provisions, delivery records, and product quality assessments, the court found that there were indeed deficiencies in the products delivered by Coral Chemical Company. The court determined that these deficiencies constituted a breach of contract. **Outcome**: The court ruled in favor of Boland Managed Services and awarded damages for the financial losses incurred due to Coral Chemical Company's breach of contract. The award included compensation for lost profits and additional expenses related to rectifying the issues caused by the defective products. **Conclusion**: This case underscores the importance of adherence to contractual obligations, particularly in the context of supply agreements. The ruling reinforced the legal principle that a breach of contract can lead to significant financial liabilities for the breaching party, and that quality assurances must be met to avoid contractual disputes. **Note**: [Insert any additional relevant details about appeals or further proceedings, if applicable.] --- This summary provides an overview of the case. Specific details such as dates, names of judges, and additional procedural history would typically be included if this were an actual legal document.

Boland Managed Services v. Coral Chemical Company


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