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CONFIDENTIAL

Dec. 9, 1995

Construction
Construction Negligence
Condominium Complex

Confidential

Settlement –  $985,000

Judge

Leonard Goldstein

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Marie Elena Molnar


Defendant

Roy A. Koletsky
(Koletsky, Mancini, Feldman & Morrow)

Sharon G. Friedman


Experts

Plaintiff

Ernest Holmes
(technical)

Donald F. Dickerson
(technical)

Defendant

John Lawson
(technical)

Ben Aviv Damari
(technical)

Facts

Defendant general contractor constructed a condominium complex located in Laguna Beach. The development was completed in 1985 and sold as a time share complex consisting of 25 individual units with approximately 1,275 owners. Between approximately 1992 and 1994, water intrusion was observed on the decks and balconies of the complex.

Settlement Discussions

Settlement discussions were held between the Plaintiff, Defendant and Cross-Defendant before special master Ross Hart of American Arbitration Association.

Damages

Plaintiff estimated cost of repair and relocation expenses to be $1.6 million.

Other Information

Other defects alleged included plumbing, structural, grading, and landscape deficiencies.


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