Dr. Howard and Martha Blanchette v. Don Porter
Published: Sep. 17, 1994 | Result Date: May 28, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 6681379 – $261,985
Judge
Court
Alameda Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Joel P. Gumbiner
(Williams & Gumbiner LLP)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Alison Teeman
(technical)
Yovino Young
(technical)
Paul Seidelman
(technical)
Defendant
Lawrence Karp
(technical)
Joseph Provenzano
(technical)
Facts
In August of 1989, Defendant Don Porter began constructing a new single family residence for Plaintiffs Dr. Howard and Martha Blanchette. Defendant was the seller/builder. In November of 1989, Plaintiffs stopped the construction, claiming potential landslide and land instability.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiffs contend they made a 998 demand in the amount of $235,000 and Defendant offered $25,000 on the first day of trial.
Damages
$280,000 out-of-pocket expenses.
Deliberation
6.5 hours
Poll
10-2
Length
3 weeks
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