Construction
Representative Cases
- Homeowner sued general contractor for breach of contract alleging improper hardscape installation, failure to use proper materials, failure to provide proper drainage and failure to obtain required permits, causing city inspector to issue stop work notices.
- Homeowner sued general contractor for breach of contract to build a luxury home and ADU alleging it took way too long, job was never finished, work was defective and charges far exceeded the contract price. Contractor cross-complained to foreclose a mechanic’s lien, for breach of contract and common counts.
- Homeowner sued unlicensed architect turned project manager for defective work, unreasonable delay and converting project funds, which defendant used to pay workers on a different project.
- Homeowner hired general contractor to remodel. He sued alleging fraud, negligence and breach of contract on grounds that defendant falsely represented he had sufficient experience to complete the job at the bid price. The work was defective and untimely. Defendant cross-complained for money due on the contract.
- General contractor on a luxury home build hired defendant sub to install low-voltage system including in-ceiling, outdoor and landscape speakers, screens, remote controls, charging stations, receivers and more. Plaintiff alleged delay in work and sub was unqualified to do the contracted work resulting in numerous defects. After sub walked off the job plaintiff hired a new contractor to correct errors and complete the project.
