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Breach of contract suit might have Akin wishing for a different Del

By Richard Binder

The Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego has hosted a long list of dignitaries, including 11 U.S. presidents and royalty from at least 10 countries. San Diego's "beacon of grandeur and refinement," a seaside resort and a National Historic Landmark, also was scheduled to welcome the partners of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in April. But, given tough times, the firm canceled its partner retreat. Now, The Del is suing.

The famed hotel filed a breach of contract suit against Akin Gump last week, claiming it is entitled to $385,950 in liquidated damages for, among other things, "877 sleeping room nights" that were set-aside for partners at the firm. The lawsuit further states that, "On or about January 30, 2009, the hotel made demand upon Akin Gump for a cancellation fee"; that demand has essentially been ignored.

Firm administrators disputed the assertion that they have ignored the hotel, and, before learning of the lawsuit this week, said they were under the impression negotiations to settle the dispute were ongoing.

See The Am Law Daily for the full story.

Full post as published by Legal Pad | LA on February 19, 2009 (boomark / email).