Kapura General Contractors, Inc. v. Lanese, Michael

On June 25, 2024, the Connecticut jury returned a $12,491.10 verdict in favor of Plaintiff Kapura General Contractors, Inc. in the present breach of contract case. The cause of action arose when Defendant Michael Lanese refused to reimburse Plaintiff for the completed contractual work.

Case Background

On January 7, 2022, Kapura General Contractors initiated a breach of contract lawsuit before the Connecticut Superior Court, New Britain J.D. Judges Joseph Shortall, Kimberly Knox, Lisa Morgan, and Robert Young presided over this case. [Case number: HHB-CV22-6070434-S]

Cause

Plaintiff Kapura General Contractors, Inc., was a licensed home improvement and construction contractor located at 339 Cooke Street, Plainville, Connecticut. Defendant Michael Lanese owned the property at 2-4 Pulaski Street, Torrington, Connecticut. The Plaintiff contracted to perform emergency services at the property. These services included boarding up and securing it, as well as conducting house clean-up and asbestos assessment following a fire. On July 30, 2020, both parties entered into a contract authorizing Plaintiff to carry out necessary work at 2-4 Pulaski Street, including boarding up, cleaning, and securing the premises due to the incurred damages. The Plaintiff completed all the required tasks, including emergency services and an asbestos inspection, totaling $13,586.49. Despite submitting an invoice to the defendant for this work, which