2025-0176 · Court ref 2025-L-005991
Stanmore Fabrication LLC v. Ashgrove Construction — breach of contract
OpenCommercial Litigation·Stanmore Fabrication LLC·Opened Sep 23, 2026
Background
Action to recover $187,400 for fabricated structural steel supplied to a general contractor on a Naperville development. Defendant admits delivery but asserts a setoff for alleged nonconforming work.
File note
Mechanics lien recorded within the 4-month window. Demand letter sent; $40,000 received on account. Consider a motion for partial summary judgment on the admitted portion.
Key dates
3 recorded| Date | Event | Type | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2026 | Response to motion to dismiss setoff count | Filing deadline | 2 days overdue |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Case management conference | Hearing | in 2 weeks |
| Jan 01, 2027 | Mechanics lien foreclosure deadline (770 ILCS 60/9) Two years from completion. Suit to foreclose must be filed or the lien is extinguished. | Limitation | in 8 weeks |
Tasks
2 open · 0 completed| Task | Assigned | Due | Priority | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
File response to motion to dismiss setoff count | PN | 2 days overdue | High | In progress | |
Evaluate motion for partial summary judgment | PN | in 3 weeks | Medium | Not started |
Time recorded
4.0 hrs total · 2.5 hrs billable · $910.00| Date | Timekeeper | Narrative | Activity | Units | Value | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | TB | Preparing complaint and supporting exhibits | Telephone | 15 · 1.5 hrs | — | Non-billable |
| Oct 21, 2026 | PN | Conference with client regarding merits and cost exposure | Drafting | 10 · 1.0 hr | $410.00 | WIP |
| Oct 19, 2026 | PN | Correspondence with opposing counsel regarding settlement | Research | 3 · 0.3 hrs | $123.00 | WIP |
| Oct 16, 2026 | PN | Preparing complaint and supporting exhibits | Research | 2 · 0.2 hrs | $82.00 | WIP |
| Sep 30, 2026 | AK | Preparing complaint and supporting exhibits | Court appearance | 10 · 1.0 hr | $295.00 | WIP |
Advanced costs
Money paid out on the client behalf, billed at cost| Date | Description | Paid out | Amount | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Circuit court filing fee | Paid | $388.00 | Unbilled |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Recording fee — mechanics lien claim | Paid | $98.00 | Unbilled |
Documents
5 on file| Document | Type | Ver. | Filed by | Filed | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invoices and statements of account.pdf | Evidence | v1 | PN | Oct 27, 2026 | 841 KB | Download |
| Engagement letter.pdf | Engagement letter | v1 | PN | Oct 06, 2026 | 4.7 MB | Download |
| Demand letter and notice of lien.docx | Correspondence out | v1 | PN | Oct 06, 2026 | 3.9 MB | Download |
| Memo to file — client telephone conference.docx | Memo to file | v1 | PN | Oct 05, 2026 | 2.6 MB | Download |
| Mechanics lien claim (recorded).pdf | Evidence | v1 | PN | Oct 04, 2026 | 1.8 MB | Download |
Bills
| Bill | Issued | Due | Fees | Disb. | Total | Outstanding | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INV-2025-0503 | Oct 11, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | $9,750.00 | $486.00 | $10,236.00 | $10,236.00 | Sent |