Steve Purdum, Lisa Purdum v. All Trades Construction
Published: Feb. 13, 2010 | Result Date: Apr. 29, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 2008 000 81937 CUFRCTL Verdict – $251,908
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Plaintiffs Steve and Lisa Purdum owned a home in San Diego, California. They filed suit against defendants All Trades Construction and Thomas Gabrielli regarding the construction of the home, claiming negligence, fraud, alter ego, breach of implied warranty, and breach of contract.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
The Purdums alleged that All Trades and Gabrielli were negligent and careless in the design, development, manufacture, building, contracting, conversion, maintenance, construction, installation, marketing and production of their home. They also contended that the defendants did not perform their duties in a workmanlike manner or in accordance with plans and governing codes.
Damages
The Purdums claimed that investigation of the problems, past repairs, relocation costs, and repair of deficiencies totaled $700,000 in damages.
Result
The jury found in favor of the Purdums and awarded damages, reduced by 2 percent comparative fault.
Other Information
FILING DATE: April 15, 2008.
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