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Construction Defect/ Landslide - REPRESENTATIVE CASES

  • A landslide significantly damaged the backyards of adjacent homeowners. Successfully negotiated a complex settlement involving three different governmental entities and the insurance carriers for the homeowners.


  • A massive landslide undermined several townhouses and extended into a creek below those properties. Conducted extensive settlement negotiations that resulted in a full settlement and repair of the slide.


  • Successfully negotiated settlements in numerous residential construction defect cases involving both multi-unit and single family residences.


  • Conducted a lengthy bench trial in a case involving the construction of a luxury swimming pool and patio. In addition to numerous and complex defect claims, the case presented unique issues of disgorgement arising from the contractor’s alleged failure to maintain adequate Workers’ Compensation coverage.


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