The developer could sue for breach of contract, but often without success.
The university sued him for breach of contract in 1993, and the case was settled privately.
Nobody sued for breach of copyright because there wasn't any.
"She isn't going to sue me for breach of promise?"
The city sued the homeowner for breach of contract in 2005.
In 1990 shareholders sued the government for breach of contract.
"Isn't there something you can do about it, like sue them for breach of contract?"
Baker was sued by Smith for breach of contract in 1985.
He has been sued many times for breach of contract.
I believe she actually sued him for breach of promise.