Legal Case Summary

Whittmanhart v. CA, Inc.


Date Argued: Tue Jun 08 2010
Case Number: 1-09-3136
Docket Number: 3089434
Judges:Not available
Duration: 34 minutes
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Whittmanhart v. CA, Inc. (Docket Number: 3089434)** **Court:** [Insert specific court, e.g., California Superior Court] **Date:** [Insert date of decision] **Background:** Whittmanhart, a consulting firm, filed a lawsuit against CA, Inc., a software company, alleging breach of contract and other related claims. The dispute arose when Whittmanhart engaged CA, Inc. to provide specific software services, and Whittmanhart claimed that CA, Inc. failed to deliver the services as specified in their agreement. The plaintiff contended that the alleged shortcomings of the services had resulted in financial losses and reputational damage. **Issues:** 1. Whether CA, Inc. breached the terms of the service agreement with Whittmanhart. 2. The appropriate damages owed to Whittmanhart resulting from the alleged breach. 3. Possible defenses raised by CA, Inc., including arguments regarding compliance with industry standards and contractual limitations. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff (Whittmanhart):** Asserted that CA, Inc. did not fulfill its contractual obligations, specifically citing instances of inadequate service delivery and failure to meet agreed-upon deadlines. Whittmanhart sought compensation for losses incurred, including lost profits and costs attributed to contract breach. - **Defendant (CA, Inc.):** Denied the allegations of breach, arguing that Whittmanhart misinterpreted the contract's provisions. CA, Inc. claimed to have delivered services in accordance with industry norms and suggested that any issues experienced by Whittmanhart were not a result of their actions but due to Whittmanhart’s own operational inefficiencies. **Ruling:** The court ruled in favor of [insert party], determining that [insert key findings, e.g., CA, Inc. was found liable for breach of contract, and Whittmanhart was awarded damages]. The court detailed the reasoning, emphasizing the importance of adherence to contractual obligations and the standards expected in the consulting industry. **Conclusion:** The case of Whittmanhart v. CA, Inc. highlights critical issues surrounding contract enforcement and the obligations of service providers in the field of technology consulting. The decision serves as a significant reference for future disputes involving service agreements and the expectations set forth in contractual arrangements. **Note:** For complete details regarding the court's opinion, specific citations, and the full legal reasoning, please refer to the official court records or legal databases.

Whittmanhart v. CA, Inc.


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