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Contracts
Breach of Contract
Breach of Warranty

Tom Hassid v. Ed Balasanian dba EDCO Roofing Co.

Published: May 25, 2004 | Result Date: Jan. 29, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SC069218 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Lisa Hart Cole

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Daniel E. Lewis


Defendant

Karen D. Cox


Experts

Plaintiff

Saeed Majdipour
(technical)

Aram Kaloustian
(technical)

Robert McConihay
(technical)

Clayton McKeown
(technical)

Defendant

Guido Muzzarelli
(technical)

Ernie Orchard
(technical)

David Heeman
(technical)

Facts

Plaintiff Tom Hassid hired defendant Ed Balasanian, dba EDCO Roofing Co., to re-roof his residence in Los Angeles County. After defendant completed the work on the roof, the plaintiff claimed that water had leaked into his home through the roof. The plaintiff sued the defendant for breach of contract, breach of warranty and negligence.

Damages

The plaintiff sought $300,000 for mold infestation, water damage to three Persian rugs and damage to carpets, walls and ceilings.

Deliberation

2.25 hours

Poll

12-0 (no breach of contract), 12-0 (no breach of warranty), 9-3 (no negligence)

Length

four days


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