Title
LITIGATION MATTERS (SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZATION: HAWAII PACIFIC TRENCHLESS, INC. V. GOODFELLOW BROTHERS, LLC, ET AL., CIVIL 2CC181000436(2)) GET-11(34)
Description
The Committee is in receipt of correspondence dated April 24, 2020, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a proposed resolution entitled “AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF HAWAII PACIFIC TRENCHLESS, INC. VS. GOODFELLOW BROTHERS, LLC, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 2CC181000436(2).” The purpose of the proposed resolution is to authorize settlement of the claim. The claim alleges the following damages: (1) unjust enrichment; (2) negligent misrepresentation; and (3) promissory estoppel regarding its performance as a subcontractor on the Kihei Force Main 16 Project (C6177), a construction project at Kihei, Maui, Hawaii.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of a revised proposed resolution. The Committee may also consider the filing of the correspondence and other related action.
Note
With reference to this agenda item, one or more executive meetings are anticipated pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to consult with legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities of the County, the Council, and the Committee.