Gray•Duffy Obtains Favorable Judgment for Homeowners in Excess of $250,000

January 2010

Overview

Kevin M. Cruz successfully secured a judgment for local homeowners against their general contractor for more than a quarter million dollars.

Discussion

Oades v. Escalera

From February 7, 2007 to April 19, 2007, a West Hills couple entered into a series of contracts with a general contractor for various home improvements totaling approximately $192,500. These included adding on square footage, remodeling existing structures, installing new windows, fireplaces, roof, air conditioning system, lighting, and exterior surface areas. After observing the substandard and unworkmanlike results, and not being able to resolve the dispute themselves, plaintiffs retained Gray·Duffy. Suit was filed on April 25, 2008, alleging negligence, breach of contract, fraud, and slander of title (based on defendant’s filing a false mechanic’s lien). By January 7, 2010, Mr. Cruz had obtained judgment against the contractor and had the mechanic’s lien cancelled by the court. Defendant’s motion to set aside the judgment was denied on April 2, 2010.

By January 7, 2010, Mr. Cruz had obtained judgment against the contractor in the amount of $293,666.50 and had the mechanic’s lien cancelled by the court. Defendant’s motion to set aside the judgment was denied on April 2, 2010.

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