Mario Torres v. Centex Homes, et al.
Published: Mar. 2, 2013 | Result Date: Dec. 4, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 56-2009-00345867-CU-CD-VTA Verdict – Defense
Court
Ventura Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Leslie J. Eng
(Richardson, Fair & Cohen)
Defendant
Joseph A. Ferrentino
(Newmeyer & Dillion LLP)
Cheryl A. Kirkpatrick
(Horton, Oberrecht & Kirkpatrick)
Experts
Plaintiff
James D. Fielder
(technical)
Willinston L. Warren
(technical)
Neil Tomison
(technical)
Charles H. Smith
(technical)
Defendant
Seb J. Ficcadenti
(technical)
John Tolman
(technical)
Facts
Owners of 28 homes in Oxnard filed a construction defect lawsuit against Centex Homes, the developer, and the subcontractor. Several of the Plaintiffs dismissed their claims, and those who remained settled with all but two subcontractors and the developer. The matter proceeded to trial with eight homeowners who alleged structural and water intrusion issues.
Result
After deliberating for approximately 8 hours, the jury returned complete defense verdicts in favor of Centex on each of the homes.
Other Information
As the prevailing party and because Plaintiffs had rejected its 998 offers, Centex is seeking to recover its costs and expert fees.
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