Tribune accuses Nonstop of breach of contract

Saipan Tribune has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Nonstop Corp., the same company whose owners currently face possible prosecution on contempt charges for failing to respond to questions in the ongoing investigation into the former administration’s grant program

Saipan Tribune filed the lawsuit against Nonstop Corp. in Superior Court, alleging that the corporation failed to pay for over $36,000 worth of advertisements.

“Beginning on or about Aug. 17, 2022, the parties entered into a contract for the publication of advertisements in the Saipan Tribune relating to the Building Optimism, Opportunities and Stability Together program. Saipan Tribune fully performed its obligations under this contract. Defendant has breached this contract by failing to pay for these services. As a…result… Saipan Tribune has sustained damages,” the lawsuit states.

Saipan Tribune is asking the court to grant it damages in the principal amount of $36,120, plus pre-judgement interest, attorney fees, and other relief the court deems proper.

According to the Saipan Tribune complaint, on or about Aug. 15, 2022, Nonstop Corp. co-owner Robert Travilla contacted Saipan Tribune requesting for information regarding the publication of an advertisement relating to the BOOST program. Nonstop Corp. agreed to proceed with the advertisement after both parties discussed the terms and conditions of this advertisement.

On Aug. 17, 2022, Saipan Tribune issued an advertising order to Nonstop Corp., confirming the initial publication of the BOOST advertisement.

At the request of the defendant, Saipan Tribune published BOOST-related advertisements between on or about Aug. 17, 2022, and Dec. 16, 2022.

On Oct. 14, 2022, Nonstop Corp., through owners Salina Sapp and Travilla, executed a credit application that was submitted to Saipan Tribune.

“Pursuant to the terms and conditions of this application, defendant expressly agreed to pay interest, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees in the event that defendant failed to pay for the advertising publication,” said the complaint.

Saipan Tribune claims it has repeatedly attempted to collect payment from the defendant for the advertisements.

“Notwithstanding these demands, defendant has failed to remit payments to Saipan Tribune. Defendant owes Saipan Tribune the principal amount of $36,120 together with pre-judgment interest, reasonable attorney fees and court costs,” said the complaint.