Confidential
Settlement – $600,000Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Thomas W. Byron
(Byron & Edwards APC)
Experts
Plaintiff
Gregory P. Silver
(technical)
Randy A. Tagg
(technical)
Jeffrey A. Johnson
(technical)
Defendant
Michael S. Chapin
(technical)
Facts
Defendant city contracted with the defendant to design a repair to a landslide area. The area of the landslide was stabilized. However, a second failure occurred, less than six months after the stabilization project was completed. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on breach of contract, breach of express warranty, negligence, negligent misrepresentation and declaratory relief.
Settlement Discussions
Prior to trial, the plaintiff demanded $800,000. The defendant offered $250,000 by C.C.P. Section 998. The case settled after the plaintiff rested its case.
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