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Breach of Contract
Rescission and Restitution
Fraud and Negligent Misrepresentation

Vasilovich, et al. v. Blaney, et al.

Published: Apr. 22, 2000 | Result Date: Mar. 7, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: PC021236X Bench Decision –  $0

Judge

Howard J. Schwab

Court

L.A. Superior San Fernando


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Russell F. Wolpert


Defendant

Jerry L. Freedman
(Jerry L. Freedman APC)


Experts

Plaintiff

Carl Torres
(technical)

Robert Byrd
(technical)

Michael S. Klein
(technical)

Bert W. Howe
(technical)

Rodney B. Spears
(technical)

Edward Takahashi
(technical)

Defendant

Bruce Walsh
(technical)

Ertunga Berkoz
(technical)

Scott Elliott
(technical)

Gus Duffy
(technical)

Facts

Following the Northridge earthquake, the defendants had their home was almost totally rebuilt.
In September 1997, they sold their home "as is" to plaintiffs. The property was inspected by a licensed contractor,
hired by the plaintiffs, prior to the close of escrow.
After moving into the home, the roof began leaking in November 1997.

Damages

According to the defendant, the plaintiffs claimed damages in the amount of $1,028,282.52 for the cost of a new roof, damage caused by replacement of the roof, roof repairs/preservation, real estate taxes paid, mortgage payments, principal amount owing, payments made to defendants on second trust deed, escrow fees, loan charges, title charges, apartment rental costs, yard maintenance, interior repairs caused by water intrusion, structural defects, and other miscellaneous expenses. In addition, plaintiffs were seeking punitive damages and attorney fees pursuant to contract.


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