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Totin Contracting, Inc. v. West Salem Township Municipal Sewage Authority (In re Totin Contracting, Inc.)

PAWBJuly 7, 2004No. Bankruptcy No. 01-10947; Adversary No. 02-1012
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Bentz
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
bench trial

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Breach of Contract

Outcome

Contractor Totin prevailed on its claim for unpaid contract amounts, including $54,850 for paving work and $14,000 remaining balance, with the court rejecting the Authority's defense that work lacked written change orders and limiting the Authority's counterclaims through enforcement of the settlement agreement.

What This Ruling Means

**Totin Contracting v. West Salem Township Municipal Sewage Authority** This case involved a dispute between Totin Contracting, Inc. and the West Salem Township Municipal Sewage Authority, though the specific details of what sparked the disagreement are not available from the court records provided. The court's final decision in this case is unknown, as the available documentation doesn't include the outcome or any damages that may have been awarded. The case was filed in 2004 and involved employment law issues, but the exact nature of the employment dispute - whether it concerned wages, working conditions, discrimination, or other workplace matters - cannot be determined from the limited information available. **What this means for workers:** Without knowing the specific issues or outcome, this case serves as a reminder that employment disputes can arise between contractors and public authorities. Workers should be aware that employment law protections may apply even in complex contracting relationships involving government entities. If you face workplace issues with any employer, including government agencies or their contractors, you may have legal rights worth exploring. Always document workplace problems and consider consulting with an employment attorney if you believe your rights have been violated.

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