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BANNING - The city and developer SunCal are wrangling over attorney fees that stem from the proposed Black Bench residential development that is tied up in court.

In addition, the Irvine-based company has acknowledged reports that notices of default have been filed against some parcels in the Black Bench property.

Banning Finance Director Bonnie Johnson said SunCal owes Banning $143,892.65 in legal fees as of June 25.