Effective California Mediator
Case Results: Construction
Homeowner brought complaint under SB 800 against home builder
Homeowner brought complaint under SB 800 against home builder for alleged defect in construction. Parties disagreed as to the type of repair that was mandated by regulation and custom and practice, and ultimately homeowner allowed builder to complete the suggested repair.
Homeowner brought complaint under SB 800 against home builder
Homeowner brought complaint under SB 800 against home builder for alleged defect in construction. Parties disagreed as to the type of repair that was mandated by regulation and custom and practice, and ultimately homeowner allowed builder to complete the suggested repair.
CONTRACTOR NEGLIGENCE Plaintiffs were injured when a
CONTRACTOR NEGLIGENCE Plaintiffs were injured when a refrigerator tipped over onto them after it had been newly moved to the garage following a kitchen remodel. Defendant contractor claimed product defect against the refrigerator manufacturer. Injuries included ankle fractures, surgery, knee and back issues.
Breach of construction contract action by homeowner
Breach of construction contract action by homeowner against contractor claiming unlawful overages, delays and unacceptable work done by contractor on FULL HOUSE REMODEL.
Construction Breach of Contract case regarding installation
Construction Breach of Contract case regarding installation of a SOLAR POWER system, in which sub-contractor claimed damages resulting from contractor’s exercise of a TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE Clause in the subcontract. Contractor cross-complained for breach of contract damages.
Breach of construction contract action by owner
Breach of construction contract action by owner of large sports facility against ROOFING contractor for defective installation of water barrier with claims for consequential damages due to WATER LEAKS inside building.
Settled CONSTRUCTION BREACH OF CONTRACT case resulting
Settled CONSTRUCTION BREACH OF CONTRACT case resulting from large remodeling project of historic inn. Issues involved impact of CHANGE ORDERS and CONSTRUCTION DELAYS.
Settled CONSTRUCTION DEFECT litigation involving significant remodel
Settled CONSTRUCTION DEFECT litigation involving significant remodel to plaintiff’s home and claims of multiple defects by subcontractors. Case also involved claim for personal injury resulting from homeowner’s fall. Issues involved INSURANCE COVERAGE, sub contractor’s liability and claims of comparative fault.
Plaintiff walked into a stack of lumber
Plaintiff walked into a stack of lumber left on his property during a CONSTRUCTION PROJECT and sustained a large gash to his shin area. Plaintiff claimed that contractor was negligent in leaving lumber in a pathway on his property. Contractor claimed plaintiff himself was negligent for not using a light to ascertain where any materials had been left before walking onto project area at night.