The 405 Freeway in San Diego is already over budget by more than $100 million. According to state and federal officials, collapsing retaining walls and problems with the car-pool lane have caused massive delays and increased costs. Earlier this year, a review by the...
Construction Litigation
$2 million battle over steam pipe leak moved to federal court
One of the intricacies about construction litigation is determining who is liable when construction defects or deficiencies are found. Because most general contractors enter into contracts that agree to guarantee their work, but also agree to defend other...
California Supreme Court rules for Expo Light Rail Line
The highest court in California has thrown out a lawsuit that aimed to stop the Expos Light Rail Line construction between Santa Monica and Culver City, California. The ruling by the state Supreme Court upheld the lower court's decision, which found that the...
Construction defects alleged in lawsuit against SOMA Grand
The SOMA Grand, a 22-story building in San Francisco, California, is known for selling all 246 residential units very quickly - even in a very tight housing market. The high-rise was built in 2009 and according to a lawsuit by many of the residents filed recently in...
After 3 years, Tustin Unified and city settle construction dispute
For nearly three years, the city of Tustin and Tustin Unified have been locked in a legal disagreement over construction projects at Tustin High and Heritage School. The construction litigation centered on the timing of the project and the city's fees and grading...