Confidential
Settlement – $35,000Court
Ventura Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Stacey F. Blank
(Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP)
Facts
The plaintiff homeowner had her home re-roofed and then hired defendant, rain-gutter manufacturer/installer to put in a sheetmetal rain-gutter system on one side of the structure. Subsequently, rain leaked into the home. The plaintiff sued the manufacturer/installer for damage to her personal belongings and for emotional distress.
Settlement Discussions
The parties stipulated to binding arbitration with guaranteed minimum and maximum recoveries of $10,000 and $50,000, respectively. The matter settled shortly before arbitration.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately one year and two months after the case was filed. The instant settlement was for loss of personal property and emotional distress only. The settlement excludes any recovery for damages to the structure and moving expenses in order to avoid impairing the subrogation rights of plaintiff homeownerÆs insurance company.
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