Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s construction defect experts were called to the scene of a high-rise condo for yet another podium deck issue - podiums are notorious for causing construction headaches, and pool podiums are ripe with safety issues and resident complaints. In this case, resultant damages included a pronounced leaking on the cars parked in the garage below, similar leaking...

With the increase in solar panel installations, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group continues to see an increase in solar panel claims and defect cases. On one recent case, the homeowner's attorneys claimed that energy bills hadn't been reduced by the installation and they alleged false promises and inferior work by the contractor. Upon investigation, our experts confirmed that the...

Pursuant to a claim that had initially been estimated at as much as $12 million, Guardian's Construction Defect Group was hired by one of our law firm clients. In a high-rise, Southern California condominium tower, leaky showers throughout 600 units was the source of the dispute. Negotiations had ceased altogether, with neither party willing to cede any ground. Based on water leaks,...