Jeffrey P. Rhoades, Trustee of the Jeffrey P. Rhoades Living Trust Established May 23, 2002 v. Michael R. Rodarte, Manuel Rodarte, et al.
Published: Jan. 26, 2013 | Result Date: Nov. 20, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 30-2010-00374689-CU-OR-CJC Verdict – $780,208
Court
Orange County
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Charles S. Krolikowski
(Newmeyer & Dillion LLP)
Defendant
Lenore L. Albert
(Law Offices of Lenore L. Albert)
Facts
Plaintiff filed suit against the defendants, alleging Defendants were conducting activities on their property, a vacant lot, that were designed to annoy, harass, and intimidate Plaintiff and others in the community. They further alleged that Defendants interfered in the sale of their home.
Defendants cross complained, arguing that Plaintiff's use of night-time lighting and cameras interfered with the use and enjoyment of their vacant lot across the street.
Result
The jury awarded the plaintiff $650,208 in compensatory damages and $130,000 in punitive damages. The jury returned a defense verdict on the cross-complaint.
Other Information
Plaintiff and cross-defendant will be seeking costs and fees under the CC&Rs. FILING DATE: May 21, 2010.
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