The ordinance authorizes a $350,000 settlement for a lawsuit involving allegations of breach of contract related to cost overruns and delays in a hospital project. It includes a complete release of claims from all parties involved.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David M. Schmitt. against Build Group, Inc., which then filed a cross-complaint against the City and County of San Francisco, for $350,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 30, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-601503, entitled David M. Schmitt v. Build Group, Inc. et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of breach of contract arising from cost overruns and delay on the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Building 5 Rehabilitation Department Relocation Project; other material terms of the settlement are a complete release of claims relating to the project, including any pass through claims from David M. Schmitt or other subcontractors of Build Group, Inc.
How it got here
This legislation originated from a lawsuit involving cost overruns and delays on a hospital project, leading to a settlement authorization by the Board of Supervisors.
David M. Schmitt filed a lawsuit against Build Group, Inc. in San Francisco Superior Court, alleging breach of contract due to cost overruns and delays on the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Building 5 Rehabilitation Department Relocation Project.
The City Attorney recommended settling the lawsuit for $350,000, which included a complete release of claims related to the project.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed the settlement ordinance and recommended it for approval.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, completing the legislative process for the settlement.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement agreement.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
