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Venue: San Francisco County

Jury Verdict/Result: Two week binding arbitration resulting in payment of benefits to client

Case Name: Bernard v. Buena Vista

Description: Buena Vista remodeled a nine-unit apartment building for plaintiffs. Plaintiffs refused to pay for the final portion of construction alleging construction defect and resultant damage. This complex case involved experts in all areas of construction including construction management, contract delay, and liabilities under standard architectural and construction agreements. This arbitration which took more than two weeks resulted in a payment of contract benefits to our client. Construction defect award mitigated by setoff of contract damages for positive result to the firm's client.

 

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