CONSTRUCTION   

 

Resolved dispute by condominium association against developer/condominium developer, roofing contractor, and subcontractor concerning alleged design and construction defects related to moisture issues from windows, EPDM roof, and rooftop terraces.

 

Resolved dispute between lumber company, general contractor, and roofing contractor involving breach of contract, defective roofing products, and defective installation work on health care facilities.

 

Mediated multimillion dollar dispute between general contractor and public entity relating to claimed unpaid fees, including change orders and acceleration, and owner’s claimed liquidated damages for failure to timely complete extensive runway project.

 

Resolved dispute by homeowners against home builder and homeowner’s insurer alleging defective original construction work and defective repair work after storm damage and breach of contract and bad faith in adjusting the storm damage claim.

 

Resolved dispute by furniture company against its insurer for hail damage to three metal roofs on its commercial building alleging breach of contract and bad faith claims in excess of $5.0 million.

 

Resolved dispute by homeowner against seller of real estate and builder alleging failure to disclose defects and/or repair defects.

 

Mediated dispute between homeowners and homebuilder relating to allegedly defective design and construction of new home involving claims for breach of contract, fraud, defamation, interference with a contractual relationship, and violations of Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.

 

Resolved dispute between homeowners and contractors relating to defective workmanship for a kitchen remodel; claims included breach of contract, negligence, deceptive acts, and breach of implied warranties.

 

Resolved dispute by renovation contractor against property manager/investment company who hired it to work on home believing it to be owned by one party when the home was in fact owned by another party. Claims and counterclaims involved breach of contract, agency, foreclosure of mechanic’s lien, unjust enrichment, and deceptive practices.

 

Mediated dispute between developer/owner and civil engineering firm relating to the development of a 60-acre subdivision including the design and construction of a sanitary sewer system capable of serving the homes and the adjacent apartment complex. Claims alleged defective design and construction of the retention pond and storm water drainage system resulting in flooding and fewer lots able to be developed and sold.

 

Resolved dispute between homeowner and home builder for the construction of a new single-family residence involving cracked ceramic tiles due to allegedly insufficient structural joists and lack of vapor barrier.

 

Resolved dispute by homeowners against home builder and its insurer for defective construction work on new home.

 

Mediated dispute between commercial property owner, general contractor, and plumbing subcontractor relating to allegedly defective installation of sewage backflow preventer.

 

Resolved dispute between homeowner and roofing contractor relating to claims of defective workmanship resulting in moisture intrusion issues.

 

Mediated dispute between homeowner and window manufacturer and contractor relating to allegedly defective windows installed in a new custom home which allegedly leaked causing property damage.

 

Mediated dispute between subcontractor, general contractor, and church relating to renovation of church building, exterior drainage and parking areas and associated claims for breach of contract, foreclosure of mechanic’s lien, and defective design and construction.

 

Resolved dispute between homeowners and home builder concerning alleged construction defects for home renovation.

 

Resolved dispute between contractor and hotel owner concerning improvements made to the hotel.

 

Resolved dispute involving claims by owner against general contractor and mechanical subcontractor concerning renovation of a commercial project; also involved contractor’s surety.

 

Mediated dispute between owner of historic downtown commercial property and general contractor engaged to perform interior demolition, cleanup, repairs and renovation of the building; claims involved breach of contract, and foreclosure of mechanic’s lien.

 

Resolved dispute between homeowners and home builder hired to renovate historic home involving claims for breach of contract, violations of the Indiana Home Improvement Contract Act and Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, slander of title, and fraud.

 

Resolved dispute between general contractor, property owner, investment company, and property manager relating to improvements made to the real estate including resolution of mechanic’s lien claim.

 

Resolved disputes between masonry contractor and homeowners relating to allegedly defective construction of a metal fence with brick columns and associated landscaping involving claims for breach of contract, and violation of Indiana Home Improvement Contract Act and Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.

 

Resolved dispute between homeowners and general contractor relating to a home addition involving allegedly defective workmanship, including but not limited to HVAC and water intrusion issues, breach of contract, and violations of the Indiana Home Improvements Contract Act.

 

Mediated disputes between owner, general contractor, subcontractor, design consultant, and product supplier involving design and construction of new dairy plant arising from property damages sustained as a result of missing filters in certain tanks for the processing system including claims for additional fees incurred to investigate and repair system.

 

Resolved disputes relating to restoration company’s claim for payment for demolition, cleanup, and construction services rendered against commercial property owner after fire damage.

 

Resolved disputes between homeowner and sealant contractor relating to defective treatment and sealing of deck on homeowner’s lake home involving claims of breach of contract and Indiana’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.

 

Resolved dispute by homeowners against general contractor and subcontractors relating to allegedly defective work on kitchen cabinetry and counter tops.

 

Resolved disputes by owner and investment firm against general contractor for work done on houses to be flipped involving claims for alleged violations of the Indiana Home Improvement Contract Act, Breach of Contract, Fraud, Slander of Title, Unjust Enrichment, and Foreclosure of Mechanic’s Lien.

 

Resolved dispute between carpentry contractor and homeowner relating to unpaid fees for installation of hardwood floors alleged to be defective or improperly installed.

 

Mediated disputes between homeowner and renovation contractor relating to unpaid fees and materials and defective workmanship.

 

Resolved dispute between homeowner and general contractor for defective work resulting in leaks and moisture intrusion to the interior and drainage problems in the crawlspace.

 

Resolved dispute between homeowners, general contractor, and subcontractors relating to the design and construction of an addition to a single-family residence, primarily defective plumbing work which resulted in mold, and damage to personal property and the home itself.