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Cornerstone v. Fortune Defense of a developer in an eight day AAA arbitration before a panel of three. Panel award less then offer on merits of the case including significant claims of damage due to water intrusion, shear wall failure, attendant move out and diminished value claims and other expenses and costs. This was one of the earliest significant trial events with a construction defect rule in the region. Crawford v. Van Kleek Defense of an admittedly liable driver in the King County jury trial. Plaintiff claims neuropsychological and physical injuries in this two week trial. The jury awarded zero damages. Dunn v. Sutherlin Defense of general contractor in King County jury trial claim by plaintiff of permanent eye injury secondary to demolition work. Defense verdict. Hand v. Gall Landau Young Defense of a general contractor in a King County jury trial in a claim brought by plaintiffs suffering low back fractures and extensive time off of work. The jury awarded just over $6,000. Highlands Homeowners Association v. Sacotte Construction, et al A five week jury trial brought by a general contractor against three project subcontractors after all other claims had been settled with the, homeowners, project developer and several other trade contractors. Lint v. Westwood Defense of general contractor in a Federal Court jury trial from plaintiff claim of permanent injuries to right upper extremity. Defense verdict. Mallard Cove Floating Home Association v. Lewisco, Inc Defense of a developer in four day bench trial over a variety of claims including alleged damage to shoreline bulkhead and interpretation of easements. Full defense verdict including dismissal of bulkhead claims via summary judgment based on causation issues. Modig v. Tvedten Defense driver in an admitted liability, three week jury trial case, on damages, in Pierce County. Plaintiff presented significant evidence of post-traumatic stress disorder and physical injuries. Nicholson v. UPS Trial defense of a major delivery company in admitted liability case tried against WSTLA President and future Supreme Court Judge. Paulson v. Burnstead, et al. Three week jury trial. Defense of a major area home developer on claims of trespass, nuisance and negligence secondary to surface and groundwater impacts to a neighboring parcel. Our client was responsible for 15% of the damages as among two defendants. Case evolved by the significant and complex issues involving geotechnical and groundwater conditions with significant evidence presented on arboreal changes. Back to top |
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