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Construction
Construction Defects
Breach of Express and Implied Warranty, Equitable Indemnity

Paul Baltazar, Elizabeth Baltazar, et al. v. Las Palmas Ranch Development Co. Inc., W.S.F. Construction Co. Inc., et al.

Published: Aug. 22, 2009 | Result Date: Jun. 22, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: M84636 Settlement –  $13,000 (cross-claim)

Court

Monterey Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David S. Grove


Defendant

Chadney Ankele

Jana L. Kuss

Patrick E. Taylor


Facts

Homeowners of 101 single-family residences, which included plaintiffs Paul and Elizabeth Baltazar, filed suit against property developers Las Palmas Ranch Development Co. Inc. and LPR Associates LP, and general contractor W.S.F. Construction Co. Inc. dba Fletcher Construction Co. The developers and general contractor thereafter cross-complained against Western Shower Door Inc. and several other subcontractors seeking equitable and express indemnity, and alleging breach of warranty and breach of contract..

Result

Western Shower Door Inc. settled the cross-claim for $13,000.

Other Information

Western subsequently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.


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