Carlsbad Landslide Issue to be Mediated
Attorney Patrick E. Catalano barred workers hired by the city of Carlsbad from entering La Costa de Marbella Homeowners Association property claiming that a current repair plan is inadequate and that relevant information related to the repair plan has not been shared with homeowners. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20050611-9999-1mi11slide.html
Report On Slide Blames Rainfall
The report by engineering firm Ninyo & Moore runs contrary to claims by homeowners that leaking city water and sewer pipes were the cause of the landslide. A lawsuit seeking more than $20 million in damages has been filed by Patrick E. Catalano has been filed on behalf of Arroyo and Comanche homeowners. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20050608-9999-1mi8slide.html
Damaged Home’s Owners Sue
The lawsuit was filed by Patrick E. Catalano on behalf of 19 homeowners in the area who were negatively impacted by the slide. Immediately thereafter, a legal order was obtained to prevent the sealing of sewer pipes involved in the lawsuit in order to preserve potential evidence. Patrick E. Catalano is referenced in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050527/news_1mc27arroyo.html
Town Homes’ Owners Owners File Claims Blaming Carlsbad For Damage
The two residents of Sacada Circle are alleging that grading work done by devlopment firm Calso, LLC., with the blessing of the city of Carlsbad, caused a landslide which damaged their homes. The city disputes the fact that a permit to allow grading work was ever issued. Patrick E. Catalano is referenced in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20050527-9999-1mi27lacosta.html
Lawsuit Filed Over Condemned Oceanside Homes
The lawsuit filed by the homeowners claims that cracks in city water and sewer pipes caused the landslide while the city maintains that unusually heavy winter rains caused the slope failure. A court order was also obtained to keep city workers from ‘slip lining’ a damaged sewer pipe in order to allow experts for the homeowners to examine the pipe for evidence related to the lawsuit. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
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Oceanside Would Pay Bill For Demolition, Add Property Liens
Under the plan, the city would initially foot the bill for razing the homes ($20,000 – $40,000 per home) and then put a tax lien on each house for the cost of demolition which would be paid when the property is sold. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20050512-9999-1mc12arroyo.html