Gray·Duffy Aggressively Negotiates Dismissal of Client in Construction Defect Lawsuit

March 2011

Overview

Wendy Lin Suh of Gray·Duffy’s Encino office obtained a dismissal of roofing subcontractor in
a construction defect lawsuit.

Discussion

Barschdorf, et al. v. Continental Homes

In a multi-home construction defect action, the developer sued the firm’s client, Mayer Roofing, in a cross-complaint. During the course of litigating the case, it became evident that the developer had no evidence of any damage resulting from Mayer Roofing’s work. As a result of aggressive settlement negotiations by Ms. Suh, the developer ultimately agreed to dismiss the case against Mayer Roofing.

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