Sherman Oaks Townhouses Owners Association v. Projects West Construction, Sun Sheet Metal, Mer-Kote Products Inc., Spectrum Tile & Marble Co. Inc., Ace Roofing Systems Inc., Hatzakis Electric, Pyramid Plastering, Pyramid Plastering Inc.
Published: Jun. 24, 2006 | Result Date: Mar. 15, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LC068044 Settlement – $282,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Jeffrey N. Stewart
(Murchison & Cumming LLP)
Adam J. Soibelman
(R2 Law Group LLP)
Patrick J. McCormick
(Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP)
Facts
The plaintiff homeowners association sued the general contractor and various subcontractors for breach of construction contract to repair portion of the 20-unit condominium project damaged by the Northridge earthquake.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff alleged that the repairs undertaken by the general contractor and subcontractors were negligently constructed and constituted a breach of the construction contract.
DEFENDANTS CONTENTIONS:
The defendants contended that the negligence in undertaking repairs was the responsibility of others.
Result
The case settled for $282,000, plus roofing repairs.
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