Litigation & Arbitration,
Construction,
Civil Rights,
California Courts of Appeal
Aug. 31, 2018
A curious case of construction defects and unwaivable rights
Disappointingly, the 4th District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court confirmation of an arbitration award that took away a homeowners association’s right to seek relief for construction defects against the developer.
Timothy D. Reuben
Founder and President of Reuben Raucher & Blum and the Founder of Reuben Mediation
Email: treuben@rrbattorneys.com
Timothy D. Reuben is a mediator, litigator and author who focuses on resolving complex civil disputes in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. He is also the author of "Tequila, a Story of Success, Love & Violence," a legal novel inspired by real world legal practice that explores power, loyalty and the human dynamics that drive conflict.
Disappointingly, the 4th District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court confirmation of an arbitration award that took away a homeowners association's right to seek relief for construction defects against the developer. Branches Neighborhood Corporation v. Calatlantic Group, Inc., 2018 DJDAR 8640 (Aug. 10, 2018). Justice Eileen Moore, joined by Justices Kathleen O'Leary and Richard Fybel, let stand a ruling that the HOA lost its right to s...
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