Construction supply company sues Chesterfield business over breach claims

An area construction supply company says it is owed more than $176,000 from a landscaping company.

Swansea Building Products Corp. filed a lawsuit Feb. 1 against Erosion & Drainage Products Inc. in St. Clair County Circuit Court.

According to the complaint, Swansea agreed to sell Erosion & Drainage Products various merchandise totaling more than $176,000. Swansea claims, despite multiple requests to settle the balance, the Chesterfield, Mo. company has refused to pay.

Swansea accuses Erosion & Drainage Products of a breach of contract and asks to be reimbursed what it is owed plus interest and court costs.

Attorney Deanna L. Litzenburg of Belleville is representing Swansea Building Products.

St. Clair County Circuit Court Case No. 11-L-55