The construction boom in the Southwest has led to a rise in the use of untrained and unskilled labor… leading to shoddy workmanship, code violations and poor building practices… who's responsible?

Your builder is responsible for the cost to remedy defects from construction of your home, condo, or office condo.

For over ten years, DCLS has been providing experienced, reliable and committed legal resources to homeowners and homeowner associations in construction defect litigation. A review of our Verdicts and Settlements below highlights recent successes for homeowners and their associations.

Arizona Settlements

• GILBERT RANCH, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  195 Single Family Homes

  The homes in this community suffered from damage to their foundations and slab systems and also had serious cracking in their drywall and stucco systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,938,000.00

  Duration - 38 months

• ASHLEY PARK, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  589 Single Family Homes (certified class action)

  This matter was certified as a class action in August 2005. The homes in this community suffered from damage to their foundation and slab systems that caused cracking in the slabs and interior drywall.

  Settlement/Judgment - $2,725,000.00

  Duration - 22 months

• EL DORADO AT THE HIGHLANDS, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  261 Single Family Homes (certified class action)

  This matter was certified as a class action in May 2004. The homes in this community suffered from damage to their foundations and slab systems and also had serious cracking in their drywall and stucco systems due to water intrusion through the roofs and windows.

  Settlement/Judgment - $2,600,000.00

  Duration - 28 months

• HORIZONS ON CAMELBACK III, Phoenix, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  345 Single Family Homes (certified class action)

  This matter was certified as a class action in April 2004. The homes in this community suffered from damage to their foundations and slab systems. They also had defects in the drywall and stucco design resulting from inadequate grading and drainage.

  Settlement/Judgment - $2,275,000.00

  Duration - 36 months

• WESTBANK ESTATES, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  79 Single Family Homes (certified class action)

  This matter was certified as a class action in December 2004. The homes in this community had water intrusion at the roofs and windows, as well as problems with their foundations and slabs resulting in problems with the drywall and stucco systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $760,000.00

  Duration - 36 months

• WESTBANK ESTATES, Gilbert, AZ

  Developers: Confidential

  5 Single Family Homes

  These homes had water intrusion at the roofs and windows, as well as problems with their foundations and slabs resulting in problems with the drywall and stucco systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - confidential

  Duration - 11 months

• VISTOSO VILLAGE, Oro Valley, AZ

  Developer: Hughes Development

  263 unit condominium complex

  This condominium development encountered problems with water intrusion at roofs, windows and doors, stucco and deck systems, as well as poor or inadequate grading and drainage in the common areas.

  Settlement/Judgment - $2,420,000.00 ($1,520,000.00 cash; $900,000.00 in repairs)

  Duration - 19 months

• CANYON MESA TOWNHOMES, Sedona, AZ

  Developer: Canyon Mesa III

  20 unit condominium complex

  This condominium development encountered problems with water intrusion at roofs, stucco and deck systems, as well as poor or inadequate grading and drainage in the common areas.

  Settlement/Judgment - $225,000 plus repairs

  Duration - 17 months

• CANYON VIEW AT VENTANA, Tucson, AZ

  Developer: PAW III

  264 units of converted apartments into condominiums

  This condominium development encountered problems with water intrusion at roofs, stucco and deck systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $50,000 plus repairs

  Duration - 9 months

• COOPER RANCH, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  64 Single Family Homes

  The homes in this matter had problems with faulty roof tiles and poor stucco.

  Settlement/Judgment - $241,000.00

  Duration - 14 months

• MANOR AT FINLEY FARMS, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Jackson Properties

  19 Single Family Homes

  The homes in this development had problems with the foundations and slabs, as well as problems with the drywall and stucco systems and water intrusion at the roofs, windows and doors.

  Settlement/Judgment - $670,000.00

  Duration - 32 months

• TRADITIONS, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Greystone

  41 Single Family Homes

  These homes had problems with inadequate draining and grading resulting in problems with their foundation and slab systems. As an additional result, there were problems with the framing, drywall and stucco systems, as well as problems with the roofs and windows.

  Settlement/Judgment - $861,000.00

  Duration - 18 months

• AVIAN AT GRAYHAWK, Scottsdale, AZ

  Developer: Avian Homes, LLC

  188 unit Condominium complex

  This condominium development encountered problems with water intrusion at roofs, stucco and deck systems, as well as inadequate grading and drainage in the common areas of the community.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,132,000.00 (partial)

  Duration - 22 months

• COTTONWOODS CROSSING, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Beazer / Del Mar

  2 Single Family Homes

  These homes had problems with cracking in the drywall, stucco and foundation systems, as well as water intrusion at the roofs and windows.

  Settlement/Judgment - $50,000.00

  Duration - 34 months

• COTTONWOODS CROSSING, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: SRA/Westmark

  48 Single family homes

  These homes had problems with cracking in the drywall, stucco and foundation systems, as well as water intrusion at the roofs and windows.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,000,000.00

  Duration - 33 months

• COTTONWOODS CROSSING, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Providence Homes

  49 Single family homes

  These homes had problems with cracking in the drywall, stucco and foundation systems, as well as water intrusion at the roofs and windows.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,300,000.00

  Duration - 35 months

• MIRA VISTA, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Estes Homes

  59 Single Family Homes

  The homes experienced water intrusion, cracking in the stucco and slabs, as well as poor drainage.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,250,000.00

  Duration - 24 months

• CAYMAN SQUARE, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Fulton Homes

  270 Single Family Home certified class action

  This matter was certified as a class action in April 2003. The community as a whole suffered from problems with stucco and foundation systems, as well as water intrusion in the roof, window and door systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $4,790,000.00

  Duration - 44 months

• RANCHO DE COLINAS, Tucson, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  39 Single Family Homes

  The homes experienced problems with the roof systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $70,000.00

  Duration - 27 months

• KRISTIN MANOR, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Brown Family Communities

  61 Single Family Home certified class action

  This matter was certified as a class action in April 2003. The community as a whole suffered from problems with the grading and foundation systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,300,000.00

  Duration - 36 months

• SK RANCH, Casa Grande, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  38 Single Family Homes

  The homes experienced problems with the roof and window systems, as well as poor drainage.

  Settlement/Judgment - $285,000.00

  Duration - 13 months

• FOUR PEAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Fountain Hills, AZ

  Developer: Four Peaks AZ, LLC

  31 Unit Condominium Complex

  This condominium development encountered problems with water intrusion at roofs, stucco and deck systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $357,000.00

  Duration - 14 months

• FIREROCK RESORT CASITAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Fountain Hills, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  88 Unit Condominium Complex

  This condominium development experienced problems with water intrusion at the windows, decks and roof systems, as well as cracking in the stucco and foundation systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,320,000.00

  Duration - 20 months

• VISTOSO GOLF CASITAS II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Oro Valley, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  32 Unit Condominium complex

  This condominium development experienced problems with water intrusion, cracking in the stucco and foundation systems, as well as problems with the roof systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $416,000.00

  Duration - 24 months

• VISTOSO GOLF CASITAS I HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Oro Valley, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  52 unit condominium complex

  This development experienced problems with water intrusion at the windows, decks, and roof systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $650,000.00

  Duration - 20 months

• VISTOSO RESORT CASITAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Oro Valley, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  132 unit condominium complex

  This development experienced problems with water intrusion, cracking in the stucco and foundation system, as well drainage issues.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,650,000.00

  Duration - 27 months

• VILLAS AT COPPERWYND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Fountain Hills, AZ

  Developer: Sun Tech Development

  108 unit condominium complex

  This development experienced problems with water intrusion at windows, decks and roof systems, as well as other problems. A partial settlement with the developer, general contractor and certain subcontractors, which includes a stipulated judgment, was achieved in 19 months.

  Settlement/Judgment - $2,096,330.00

  Duration - 13 months

• PUEBLO AT ANDERSEN SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Chandler, AZ

  Developer: Par Pueblo

  84 unit condominium complex

  This development experienced problems with water proofing, mechanical and electrical defects.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,700,000.00

  Duration - 10 months

• ARROYO VERDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Scottsdale, AZ

  Developer: Cavalier Development

  40 unit condominium complex

  This development experienced problems with poor stucco, window, roof and deck leaks, as well as other defects.

  Settlement/Judgment - $836,500.00

  Duration - 10 months

• CANTABRIA SHORES AT OCOTILLO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Chandler, AZ

  Developer: The Lakes, LP/Prime Construction

  126 unit Townhouse complex

  This development was plagued with leaks at roofs, windows, and balcony decks. A partial settlement with the developer and certain subcontractors, which includes a stipulated judgment, was achieved in less than two years.

  Settlement/Judgment - $8,500,000.00

  Duration - 30 months

• ARROYO MADERA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Scottsdale, AZ

  Developer: Cavalier Developments

  107 Unit condominium complex

  This development experienced problems with leaks at windows, roofs and decks, as well as other defects.

  Settlement/Judgment - $2,720,000.00

  Duration - 14 months

• MIRAGE HEIGHTS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Gilbert, AZ

  Developer: Mirage Homes

  52 Unit condominium complex

  This development in experienced problems with leaking windows, roofs and decks along with various other issues.

  Settlement/Judgment - $884,000.00

  Duration - 10 months

• MAHOGANY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCATION

  Developer: Hancock Communities

  This case involved deficiencies in the common area streets and gutters and retention basins.

  Settlement/Judgment - $290,001.00

  Duration - 18 months

• PARADISE HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Phoenix, AZ

  Developer: Highland Homes

  32 unit condominium complex

  This development encountered water intrusion problems with the windows/stucco and roof systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $483,980.00

  Duration - 23 months

• MESA CORONADO III CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Mesa, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  32 unit condominium complex

  This development encountered water intrusion at the windows and roof systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $600,000.00

  Duration - 18 months

• CRYSTAL BREEZE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Phoenix, AZ

  Developer: F- Square Corporation

  36 unit condominium complex

  This complex encountered problems with water intrusion at roofs, stucco and deck systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $807,250.00

  Duration - 18 months

• MORNING SUN CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Sedona, AZ

  Developer: Confidential

  74 unit condominium complex

  This complex experienced water intrusion problems at windows and decks.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,150,000.00

  Duration - 16 months

• TERRACES AT TIBURON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Chandler, AZ

  Developer: Andrew Bros. Construction

  48 unit condominium complex

  This complex experienced water intrusion problems at windows and roofs.

  Settlement/Judgment - $ 800,000.00

  Duration - 19 months

• HORIZON HEIGHTS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Tucson, AZ

  Developer: Foothill Vista

  38 unit condominium complex

  This complex experienced problems with various construction defects.

  Settlement/Judgment - $629,450.00

  Duration - 20 months

• LADERA VISTA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Scottsdale, AZ

  Developer: Towne Development

  This condominium development in Scottsdale, Arizona experienced problems with fire- stopping, water-proofing, electrical and other defects.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,200,000.00 (approximately) worth of repairs

  Duration - 6 months





CALIFORNIA

• ALTEZZA AT NEWPORT COAST

  Developer: Confidential

  This 100+ unit development located in Newport Coast, California had water intrusion problems at roof to wall transitions and pot shelf windows. The case was settled following extensive mediation sessions.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,246,626.00

  Duration - 20 months

• RENAISSANCE TOWNHOMES HOA

  Developer: KB Homes

  This 75 unit townhome development located in Anaheim, California, had deteriorating siding and miscellaneous roof leaks. A joint Plaintiff-Defense investigation was conducted and the case settled upon initial mediation.

  Settlement/Judgment - $800,000.00

  Duration - 12 months

• SEA COUNTRY LAS FLORES

  Developer: Sea Country Homes

  This 175 unit development located in Rancho Santa Marguerita, California, suffered from under slab plumbing leaks and miscellaneous roof leaks. The case was successfully mediated to resolution without the need for costly depositions.

  Settlement/Judgment - $2,200,000.00

  Duration - 18 months

• BROOKHOLLOW/VENTURA-SYCAMORE

  Developer: Bulmer Development

  This 70 unit development located in Ojai, California, had site drainage issues, rusted wrought iron fencing and miscellaneous roof leaks. The case was resolved in mediation.

  Settlement/Judgment - $650,000.00

  Duration - 16 months

• VILLA GARDENS AT POMONA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Confidential

  This 19 unit development located in Pomona experienced leaks and associated damage at roofs, windows and plumbing systems.

  Settlement/Judgment - $522,500.00

  Duration - 13 months

• HIDDEN CANYON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Reconstruction General Contractor: New Dawn Builders

  This 664 unit condominium complex project encountered defective reconstruction work at wall to roof lines, leading to extensive water intrusion into unit interiors.

  Settlement/Judgment - $957,500.00

  Duration - 24 months

• CANYON COVE PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Deer Cove Village, LLP

  This 76 unit complex located in Thousand Oaks, encountered water intrusion at roofs, windows and sliding glass doors. Despite facing statute of limitations defenses, Dicks & Coglianese was able to successfully resolve this case in just over one year.

  Settlement/Judgment - $1,317,500.00

  Duration - 24 months

• CANTORA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Confidential

  This 163 unit complex located in Aliso Viejo, encountered water intrusion at roofs, windows and sliding glass doors. Despite facing statute of limitations defenses, Dicks & Coglianese was able to successfully resolve this case in just over one year.

  Settlement/Judgment - $2,337,000.00

  Duration - 14 months

• CALABRIA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

  Developer(s): Confidential

  This 243 unit condominium development built by two developers and located in Aliso Viejo, experienced a variety of construction defects, including improperly installed bath tubs and leaks at windows and roofs.

  Settlement - $4,100,000.00

  Duration - 14 months

• CASA MARINA VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer(s): MKK/Casa Marina Townhomes

  This 95 unit complex located in Oxnard had a significant amount of work performed, however was still plagued by balcony deck leaks. Although the evidence was complicated by the fact that reconstruction was previously performed, Dicks & Coglianese recovered funds sufficient to repair the ongoing problems.

  Settlement - $1,000,000.00 (approx)

  Duration - 24 months

• CANTADA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Confidential

  This condominium project located in Tustin was plagued by window leaks and plumbing leaks.

  Settlement/Judgment - $2,800,000.00

  Duration - 18 months

• XYZ

  Developer(s): Confidential

  This case involved improper construction of rear-yard walls throughout a master-planned community in Laguna Hills. Dicks & Coglianese replaced prior counsel and represented the association in this claim, as well as in several claims brought by the individual homeowners, having obtained settlements in all of the actions.

  Settlement - $1,400,000 (gross)

  Duration - 28 months (approx.)

• DAKOTA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer(s): Western Pacific Housing

  This 212 unit condominium development located in Trabuco Canyon, experienced limited deficiencies with site drainage and area separation walls in attics, as well as isolated window leaks.

  Settlement - $1,400,000.00

  Duration - 18 months

• CZ MASTER

  Developer: Lennar

  This case involved deficiently designed and constructed streets throughout a master-planned community located in Coto De Caza. Dicks & Coglianese stepped in and replaced the AssociationÕs original counsel, and achieved this settlement within eleven (11) months.

  Settlement - $1,573,000.00

  Duration - 11 months

• ALICANTE MAINTENANCE CORPORATION

  Developer: J.M. Peters, Inc.

  This 132 townhome development located in Rancho Santa Margarita experienced several construction defects including water intrusion through roofs and windows, as well as cracked stucco.

  Settlement - $2,575,000.00

  Duration - 16 months

• HUNTINGTON CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Beazer Homes and Watt Homes

  This 423-unit condominium development which is located in Orange experienced a variety of construction defects including water intrusion problems with the decks, windows, doors, and roofs and improper site drainage.

  Settlement - $6,300,000.00

  Duration - 18 months

• CALIFORNIA COURT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Kaufman and Broad

  Dicks & Coglianese was retained to negotiate a settlement for 49 decks and stairs systems within the community that were suffering from water intrusion.

  Partial Settlement - $500,000.00

• RANCHO SAN RAFAEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

  Developer(s): Calprop Corp., Ryland Homes

  This 80 unit townhome development was constructed by two developers in the early 1990Õs and is located in Glendale experienced defects including water intrusion through roofs and windows, as well as cracked stucco.

  Settlement - $1,400,000.00

  Duration - 14 months

• COSTA BRAVA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer(s): Domain Developers, Inc. and Buie Communities

  This 176-unit common interest development which is located in Rancho Niguel suffered from a variety of construction defects including, leaky decks and windows, and roofing problems. Dicks & Coglianese stepped in and replaced Costa BravaÕs original counsel and achieved this result within approximately sixteen months.

  Settlement - $2,300,000.00

  Duration - 16 months

• THE VILLAS AT ALISO VIEJO

  Developer: Confidential

  This 181-unit project located in Aliso Viejo experienced a variety of construction defects including, roofing problems, decks and windows. Dicks & Coglianese was able to achieve a substantial recovery for the majority of plaintiffÕs claimed damages in an extraordinarily short time frame.

  Partial Settlement - $3,139,500.00

  Duration - 9 months

• SERABRISA MAINTENANCE CORPORATION (Subject to confidential

  ity clause)

  Developer: Confidential

  This 200-unit condominium project which is located in Rancho Santa Margarita experienced significant water intrusion at the decks, windows and roofs. Additional problems included, stained and spalled stucco, along with structural and mechanical issues. Dicks & Coglianese was able to achieve a substantial recovery for the majority of plaintiffÕs claimed damages in an extraordinarily short time frame.

  Partial Settlement - $2,900,000.00

  Duration - 8 months

• HERITAGE PLACE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Kaufman and Broad

  This 74-unit Anaheim association suffered from a variety of construction defects including water intrusion problems with the roofs and windows and concrete driveway failures.

  Settlement - $1,150,000.00

  Duration - 16 months

• WINDROSE POINTE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Wilma Pacific

  This 67-unit condominium development experienced water intrusion through roofs, windows and chimneys. Numerous obstacles to the claim existed, including a long-since bankrupt developer, statute of limitations problems, and past partial settlements. Nonetheless, Dicks & Coglianese was able to obtain this substantial recovery for the association.

  Settlement - $543,750.00

  Duration - 18 months

• GREYSTONE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Bramalea California, Inc.

  This 149-unit townhome project in Mission Viejo faced problems which included leaks at roofs, windows and decks. Numerous difficulties/impediments existed in prosecuting this claim, including a bankrupt developer and a complete lack of project records, making identification of all of the involved subcontractors impossible. These factors made the success achieved on behalf of the association that much more remarkable.

  Settlement - $2,100,000.00

  Duration - 36 months

• HORIZONS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Confidential

  This 125-unit project located in Anaheim experienced water intrusion problems to the windows, roofs and decks. Dicks & Coglianese stepped in and replaced HorizonÕs original counsel and achieved this result within approximately fifteen months.

  Settlement - $2,556,500.00

  Duration - 15 months

• LAS BRISAS DEL REY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Warmington Homes

  This 117-unit project located in Oxnard experienced water intrusion problems to the windows, roofs and decks. Dicks & Coglianese stepped in and secured a settlement of nearly five times that offered by the Developer after a one-year Calderon process.

  Settlement - $2,300,000.00

  Duration - 14 months

• 28TH STREET MARINA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Newcomb/Anden Development

  This 35-unit project located in Newport Beach experienced water intrusion problems to the decks, windows and parking garage.

  Settlement - $1,675,000.00

  Duration - 15 months

• SEACLIFF COURT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Confidential

  This 132-unit condominium project located in Aliso Viejo was plagued by water intrusion through roofs, windows and potshelves, as well as stained and cracked stucco.

  Settlement - $2,710,000.00

  Duration - 17 months

• MISSION GREENS II MAINTENANCE CORPORATION

  Developer: Confidential

  This 120-unit condominium project located in Rancho Santa Margarita experienced multiple defects including water intrusion, improperly installed plumbing systems, failed site draining, and cracked stucco and slabs.

  Settlement - $2,350,000.00

  Duration - 22 months

• VILLAGE NIGUEL TERRACE II COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

  Developer: S&S Construction

  This 243-unit complex located in Laguna Niguel experienced a variety of construction defects including roof, window and deck leaks, improper framing and improperly installed, deteriorating asphalt pavement.

  Settlement - $4,130,000.00

  Duration - 18 months

• WESTPARK TIEMPO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Confidential

  This 396-unit project located in Irvine experienced numerous defects including roof, window and balcony deck leaks. Additional problems included deteriorating stair stringers and landings, among other items.

  Settlement - $6,850,000.00

  Duration - 13 months

• BELFLORA MAINTENANCE CORPORATION

  Developer: Confidential

  This 296-unit project located in Rancho Santa Margarita experienced numerous defects including roof, window and balcony deck leaks. Additional problems include deteriorating stair stringers and landings, among other items.

  Settlement - $7,757,500.00

  Duration - 14 months

• CHANDLER PARK VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: E & E Development and Investment Corporation

  This 216-unit condominium project located in Sherman Oaks, experienced defects involving roofs; windows; structural; plumbing/mechanical; civil/drainage; acoustical and electrical. This Association also endured damages inflicted by the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

  Settlement - $5,014,000.00

• DAISY VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: ISCO Industries/Prime West, Inc.

  This 60-unit project located in Huntington Park experienced defects involving roof leaks, window leaks, and severely deteriorated decks, among other items. Final resolution was obtained within 14 months of filing of the complaint.

  Settlement - $1,709,500.00

• WILLOW GLEN SERRANO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Warmington Homes/Mercury Savings

  This 112-unit project located in Lake Forest experienced defects involving roofs, decks, windows, and fireplaces.

  Settlement - $4,000,000.00

• EMERALD VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Emerald Investments, Inc.

  This 124-unit project located in Long Beach, experienced defects involving decks, framing, windows, mechanical and electrical systems.

  Settlement - $3,100,000.00

• BRISA DEL LAGO II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Baywood Development Group, Inc.

  This 150-unit condominium project located in Rancho Santa Margarita, experienced defects involving roof, deck and window leaks; along with structural, electrical and plumbing/mechanical defects.

  Settlement - $3,115,000.00

• VIRGIL COURTS CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Gramercy Properties and Accurmac Development

  This 90-unit condominium project located in Los Angeles, experienced defects involving roofs, windows and miscellaneous architectural, plumbing and structural items.

  Settlement - $1,507,000.00

• ALTMAN, ET AL. (FOXWOOD GLEN)

  Developer: Warmington Homes

  These 39 Single Family Homes located in Corona experienced roof and window leaks. Dicks & Coglianese resolved this matter within one year of assuming representation of plaintiffs from prior counsel.

  Settlement - $ 750,000.00

• CAMELOT CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: Wilma Pacific Inc.

  This 180-unit condominium project located in Thousand Oaks, experienced defects involving premature deterioration of the stairs, landings, and private balconies. This Association faced extreme problems with the three year (3) statute of limitations defense, and a bankrupt developer.

  Partial Settlement - $1,217,000.00

  Judgment - $1,400,000.00+

• EXPRESSIONS AT RANCHO NIGUEL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: McKellar/Ahmanson Development, Inc.

  This 266-unit condominium project located in Rancho Niguel, experienced defects involving roofs, windows, asphalt streets and structural framing.

  Partial Settlement/Verdict - $4,500,000.00+

• LA VENTANA MAINTENANCE CORPORATION

  Developer: D.T. Smith, Inc.

  This 54-unit project located in Rancho Santa Margarita, experienced defects involving roof and deck leaks along with electrical defects.

  Settlement - $730,000.00

• NORTH OAKS VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

  Developer: North Oaks Properties LTD.

  This 112-unit condominium project located in Thousand Oaks, experienced construction defects involving leakage at decks, stairs, balconies, roofs, and windows. In addition, the Association faced a significant three-year statute of limitations defense.

  Settlement - $3,400,000.00