The city of Shelton has reached a settlement agreement with Durham School Services, its former bus operator, bringing an end to a lawsuit filed by Durham against the city. The settlement involves a payment of $250,000 to Durham and resolves the contractual disputes between the parties.
Background and Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by Durham School Services in 2020, one year after the city terminated its association with the bus company and established its own transportation service, Shelton Student Transportation Service. Durham claimed that the city and the Board of Education breached their contract by failing to pay for major repairs on the buses owned by the city. The suit also alleged an outstanding amount owed by the Board of Education to Durham for the student transportation services provided.
Settlement Approval
At a special meeting, the Board of Aldermen approved the settlement agreement, acknowledging that it resolves all differences between the parties. City corporation counsel Fran Teodosio expressed satisfaction with the agreement and encouraged its implementation.
Terms of the Settlement
The settlement requires the city to pay Durham School Services a total of $250,000. This payment serves as a resolution for the financial claims made by Durham in the lawsuit. The settlement brings closure to the legal dispute and allows both parties to move forward.
Shelton Student Transportation Service
In an effort to establish its own transportation service for the school district, the city of Shelton created Shelton Student Transportation Service, which led to the termination of the contract with Durham School Services. This decision aimed to ensure better control and management of the student bus transportation system.
The settlement agreement marks the resolution of the legal conflict between the city of Shelton and Durham School Services. It provides a mutually agreed-upon outcome and puts an end to the litigation process. The city’s payment of $250,000 demonstrates its commitment to resolving the dispute and moving forward with its own transportation service. The settlement allows the city to focus on providing efficient and reliable student transportation services while putting this legal matter behind them.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Durham School Services?
Durham School Services is a bus transportation company that was involved in providing services to the school district in Shelton. It is a division of National Express LLC and operates as a subsidiary of National Express Group PLC, a transportation firm based in the United Kingdom. -
What were the allegations made by Durham in the lawsuit against the city of Shelton?
In the lawsuit filed by Durham against the city of Shelton, the allegations included breach of contract by the city and the Board of Education. Durham claimed that the city failed to fulfill its obligations, including payment for major repairs on the buses owned by the city. The lawsuit also mentioned an outstanding amount owed by the Board of Education to Durham for the student transportation services provided. -
What is the Shelton Student Transportation Service?
Shelton Student Transportation Service is a transportation service created by the city of Shelton as an alternative to their previous association with Durham School Services. The city decided to establish its own transportation service for the school district, leading to the termination of the contract with Durham and the subsequent legal dispute. -
What is the operating agreement between Shelton and Durham School Services?
The operating agreement between Shelton and Durham School Services, signed on August 28, 2018, outlined the terms and obligations of the bus transportation services. It is expected to include details regarding payment for major repairs on the buses and other contractual obligations between the parties involved.
