San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog
Home – a simple word representing a complex, nuanced concept. Home means much more than a physical structure, but the physical structure is often essential to the larger concept. This becomes particularly evident when a construction defect threatens a dwelling’s safety and security. In some ways, a house or condo that has a major defect is not a true home. Our Oakland construction defect attorney helps individuals and groups use California construction defects laws to hold builders and others responsible for physical defects that can turn a dream home into a nightmare dwelling.
Class Action Filed Involving Non-Compliant Sprinkler Systems
In March, a group of Nevada homeowners filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Ryland Homes failed to follow safety codes and endangered the buildings’ inhabitants. WTRF reports that all three-story Nevada homes built by the nationwide company are defective because Ryland did not meet code requirements for fire sprinklers. The homeowners claim this failure caused monetary damages, including the cost to repair the problem, and posed an imminent threat to health and safety. Plaintiffs’ counsel call it is “a classic case of a large corporation putting profits before people.”