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Real Property
Negligence
Failure to Disclose

Ludwick v. Selitsch Properties Inc.

Published: Jun. 10, 2003 | Result Date: May 5, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: GIN011466 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Michael B. Orfield

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

John T. Bray


Defendant

Todd F. Stevens
(Keeney, Waite & Stevens APC)


Experts

Plaintiff

Robert F. Koehler Jr.
(technical)

Edward D. Martinet II
(technical)

Defendant

John Opsal
(technical)

Robert Fennema
(technical)

Facts

The plaintiffs purchased a house in Vista from Luis and Mary Aguiniga in 1999. The house was listed by Realty Executives. The plaintiffs were represented by Seltisch Properties in the transaction. The defendant Fred Rugee performed a home inspection for the plaintiffs during escrow. After the close of escrow, the plaintiffs discovered defects with the property.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiffs settled with all the defendants except the defendant Rugee before trial for $89,500. The defendant Rugee made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $5,000. The plaintiffs made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $9,999.

Deliberation

30 minutes

Length

five days


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