Facts

In three separate lawsuits consolidated for trial, Hooman M. Melamed, M.D. sued his former homeowners association, the Ridge Condominium Association, the property manager (Carol Tolchin) and the management company (CT Prop Management). Dr. Melamed claimed the Association was unfairly enforcing the parking rules against him, and had discriminated against him by failing to provide a reasonable accommodation to the parking rules while he was temporarily disabled. Dr. Melamed further alleged the Defendants were negligent in relation to the repair/replacement of the roof above his condominium unit.

The Association filed two cross-complaints against Dr. Melamed relating to his violation of the parking rules, and for making unauthorized modifications to his unit.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff asserted causes of action for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, disability discrimination - reasonable accommodation, violation of the Fair Housing Act, violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act, and Nuisance.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied that they unfairly enforced the parking rules, discriminated against plaintiff, or that they were negligent in repairing/replacing the roof above plaintiff's unit.

Result

In Case 1 (SC126981), verdict for defense on the complaint and for plaintiff on the cross-complaint. In Case 2 (18SMCV00086), verdict for defense. In Case 3 (21SMCV00487), verdict for defense on the Complaint and $1 on the cross-complaint.

Other Information

Consolidated with 18SMCV00086 and 21SMCV00487

Deliberation

2.5 days

Length

20 days