/ ABOUT THE CASE, CLAIM, OR ISSUE The stucco subcontractor on a high-rise condominium was facing a lawsuit with damages estimated to be $7MM+. The HOA complained that the directly applied stucco had been separating from the concrete and CMU (concrete masonry unit) structure. Stucco separation on a high-rise does pose a serious life safety issue. The stucco subcontractor’s insurance...

/ ABOUT THE CASE The General Contractor responsible for a development of 200+ townhome-style condominium complex was being sued by the HOA. In the wake of a storm that included massive rainfall, the first floors and garages of almost all the units experienced widespread water intrusion. Claimed damages exceeded $4MM. ABOUT THE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION The law firm for the general’s...

/ ABOUT THE CASE, CLAIM, OR ISSUE Recently, Guardian’s Construction Defect Group was called in by the law firm representing a developer in Coral Gables, Florida. The developer had constructed a large, high-end condominium complex, but now the homeowner’s association was suing, claiming all manner of construction defects. Chief among the HOA’s concerns were the exterior coating on the building...