Leaky Decks, EIFS, Windows and Roofs Cited in CD Suit, $1 Million + Recovery For Repairs

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A 20-unit live-work loft and condominium building, located at 655 5th Street at Townsend, recovered $1,410,000 today for claims related to shoddy workmanship and construction defects within 18 months from the filing of their claim. The settlement was funded by the insurance companies for the builder, general contractor and subcontractors.

Saddled with excessive stucco EIFS cracks and water penetration, roof and window leaks, deck failures, and plumbing issues, the board at this association was able to recover for damages that amounted to over $70,000per unit.  These units were marketed as part of a development that was sold in 2000 by a single asset LLC, the asset being this condo project.

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Reason # whatever to check the license first and only hire licensed contractors

"Granite counter tops would have been here. Our back splash would have been here and all over the wall."

Denette Shaw describes her dream kitchen, the one she's already spent $9,000 on. But,  two years after hiring a contractor, this is what she's left with.

"Obviously I can't install the stove, there's no granite." 

Shaw says she hired a man named Antonio Mendez, who was recommended to her by a family friend. SOME FRIEND!

"He had given me a business card and that business card didn't have a license or a bond number," said Shaw.  OH OH BIG PROBLEM RIGHT FROM THE START!

Shaw says he started the job then started asking for money up-front before he stopped showing up all together. OOPS, NEVER PAY MORE THAN 10% UPFRONT.

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From 2 Killed in NM Sewer Trench Collapse

Shoring a trench is REQUIRED! Or else you risk death....as shown in this very sad case.

Frank Romero, 49, and Gene Hern, 32 perished Wednesday morning when the walls of the trench they were working in collapsed as they were installing water and sewer lines. Rescue personnel worked more than six hours to recover the men's bodies from under the rubble.

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From The Insurance Journal-Massachusetts Court Allows Workers’ Suit Against Contractor

Timothy Wentworth and his son, Ezekiel, were spraying waterproofing at a home construction site, when a pilot light inside the building ignited fumes and exploded. Timothy Wentworth died of injuries suffered in the explosion and his son was left severely disfigured.

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