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Verdicts / Settlements - PlaintiffsConstruction Defect /Toxic Mold - 27 unit condominium complex
TOPIC: Contracts
CASE NO.: Confidential SUB TOPIC: Construction Defect SUB-SUB TOPIC: Townhome Complex RRESULT: Aug. 01, 01 SETTLEMENT: $1,968,444 ATTORNEYS: Plaintiff - Janice M. Michaels, Robertson, Vick & Capella Woodland Hills Plaintiff - Alexander Robertson IV , Robertson, Vick & Capella , Woodland Hills Defendant - Karen Harmeling, Beach, Procter, McCarthy & Slaughter, Ventura Defendant - Alexander B.T. Cobb, Bonne, Bridges, Mueller, O'Keefe & Nichols, Los Angeles Defendant - Elizabeth C. Bonn, Booth, Mitchell & Strange, Orange Defendant - Kien C. Tiet, Borton, Petrini & Conron, Santa Ana Defendant - James Brady, Brady, Vorwerck & Ryder, Orange Defendant - Robert W. Pritchard, Brady, Vorwerck & Ryder, Orange Defendant - Francesca N. Dioguardi, Bremer & Whyte, Woodland Hills Defendant - Michelle M. Clark, Clark & Associates, San Diego Defendant - Jane Ann Riley, Cline & Associates, Glendale Defendant - Clive J. Kemp, Cummings & Kemp, Santa Ana Defendant - Susan R. Scouton, Dale, Braden & Hinchcliffe, Los Angeles Defendant - Bjorn C. Green, Demler, Armstrong & Rowland, Long Beach Defendant - Samuel M. Danskin, Green & Hall, Orange Defendant - Marc S. Hines, Hines Smith, Costa Mesa Defendant - Paul Raber, Kirkpatrick & Associates, Anaheim Defendant - Craig A. Holtz, Law Offices Nolan B. Henderson, Glendale Defendant - Gary S. Kranker, Law Offices of Charles B. Crowder, Long Beach Defendant - Gary V. Spencer, Law Offices of Gary V. Spencer, Santa Ana Defendant - John F. Squires, Law Offices of James Patrick Zurawski, Orange Defendant - George W. Allen, Law Offices of Linda M. Libertucci, Orange Defendant - Craig Hartsuyker, Law Offices of Steven Scott Clark, Ventura Defendant - David B. Pillemer, Mandel, Pillemer & Joseph, Van Nuys Defendant - Daniel A. Martorella, Martorella & Associates, San Diego Defendant - Barry M. Vrevich, Maxie, Rheinheimer, Stephens & Vrevich, San Diego Defendant - Frederick A. Flory, Molfetta & Associates, Glendale Defendant - Jeffrey W. Fohrman, Mozingo & Fohrman, Newport Beach Defendant - David Walsh, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, Los Angeles Defendant - Leonard Fink, Springel & Fink, Irvine Defendant - Katherine Legaspi, Veatch, Carlson, Grogan & Nelson, Los Angeles FactsThe plaintiff homeowners association instituted this suit, alleging defective design and construction of a 27-unit condominium complex used as faculty housing, and alleging toxic mold contamination of structures. The plaintiff contended that the project was defectively designed and built and that this resulted in leaking roofs, windows, balconies and defective siding. Defendant and cross-defendants, including the general contractor and various subcontractors, disputed the nature and scope of the plaintiff's alleged damages and estimated costs of repair. DamagesThe plaintiff's claimed cost of repairs amounted to $3,376,608. Settlement DiscussionsThe plaintiffs made a demand of $2 million of which $999,999 was made by way of a C.C.P. Section 998 demand. The defendants submitted no offer. The action was settled for less than the plaintiff's demand. |