COnstruction Defect & Property Damage
Representative Cases
- Over the years, presided over pretrial and trial proceedings in multiple different cases by homeowners, alleging claims for construction defect in building and design of new multi-million-dollar residences, brought against seller, subcontractors, suppliers, and/or realtors. Most cases settled, but some proceeded to jury trial, and some were subject to court trial.
- Presided over six consolidated actions for property damages caused by a landslide near the coast. Alleged that leaks in a water main line resulted in a landslide damaging multiple residential properties, causing multi-millions of dollars in damages.
- Presided over construction defect case involving renovation of a bank into a restaurant. Issues of contractor’s refusal to finish, property owner’s claim of defect, and general contractor’s failure to pay subcontractors.
- Presided over pretrial proceedings and court trial by purchaser of a new residence sold by individual who repeatedly engaged in purchase of a single property, building of a new residence, and then “flipping” the house. Key issue in phase one trial was whether the seller was a “builder” under SB800. Key issue in phase two trial was construction defects and damages. Case settled on appeal.