Verdicts / Settlements - Defendants

Regent Terrace HOA v. Zellner Communities, et al.

CASE NO.: VC 013 810
SETTLEMENT DATE: September 18, 1995
CASE TYPE: Construction Defects
RESULT: $1,900,000 Settlement
COURT: L.A.County Superior Court, Norwalk
JUDGE: Charles E. Frisco
SUMMARY: Defects in common areas of adult community; $1.9 Million in repairs
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: Law Offices of Thomas E. Miller, By: Thomas E. Miller, Newport Beach
DEFENDANT ATTORNEY: Knopfler and Robertson , By: Ken Colonel, Universal City

Facts

Between 19891990 Defendant developer built and marketed the Regent Terrace development in Downey, CA as a carefree, active adult community (65 and over).

Plaintiff

That the Defendant developer placed these defective units on the market; that construction defects caused significant damage to common areas.

Damages

Construction defects including leaking roofs, structural deficiencies, defectively constructed decks and plumbing problems.

Defendant

Contended there were no defects; that the homeowners association failed to maintain the property, resulting in the damages.

Demand

$2 million

Offer

None before mediation

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