WestBay Builders v. Kamran
This dispute arises out of a public works project in which contractor West Bay Builders, Inc. (West Bay) hired subcontractor Kamran & Company, Inc. (Kamran) to install food service equipment in a facility operated by the State of California (State). In February 2002, the State experienced problems with the equipment that went unresolved and eventually prompted suit against West Bay. West Bay in turn sued Kamran for breach of contract and indemnification due to Kamrans refusal to provide warranty repairs or a defense against the States lawsuit. Kamran cross-complained against West Bay for withheld payment on the project and against equipment manufacturer, Carrier Corporation. The trial court dismissed Carrier Corporation on summary judgment--a ruling that Kamran has not appealed. After the State and West Bay reached a settlement agreement, only the dispute between West Bay and Kamran remained.
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