Facts

Plaintiffs Donetta Hughes and her minor daughter leased a space in an apartment building located at 7052 Remmet Avenue, Canoga Park. Defendants Yale Management Services, Inc., Martin and Tobi Schneider, ITF M&R Properties, and Richard Kaufman owned or maintained the building.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs contended that there was no heater installed in their apartment and that as a result, her minor daughter fell ill. Plaintiffs also claimed other defects, including mold and mildew in the bathroom as well as plumbing and electrical problems. Complaints were made but no there was no responsive action.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants claimed that plaintiffs' unit was meant for storage purposes and that plaintiff had unlawfully converted the space into a residence.

Injuries

Emotional distress

Result

Parties settled for $15,000 with defendant ITR M&R; $1,500 for plaintiff and $13,500 to plaintiff's minor daughter.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Oct. 16, 2007. INSURER: Farmers Insurance Exchange for defendant.