Smithson v. Fargo Industries
Published: Aug. 5, 2000 | Result Date: Feb. 10, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 714102 Verdict – $775,000
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Raymond W. LaTona
(technical)
Larry J. Gliko
(technical)
Howard Dworkin
(technical)
Defendant
Morris Crisci
(technical)
John Hardisty
(technical)
Facts
This case involved an action for strict liability and negligence that arose out of construction defects in 14 upscale homes in Blossom Valley. The defects included window leaks, improper application of building paper, faulty French door installation, thin and cracked stucco and poor workmanship in painting and drywall.
Other Information
The award per house ranged from a minimum of $35,000 to a maximum of $78,000, based on whether each homeowner made timely repairs to mitigate damages. The jury deducted between 10 percent and 40 percent from total damages, per home based on how well or poorly the homes were maintained.
Deliberation
2.5 days
Length
three weeks
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