Catalano & Catalano obtains injunction in Real Property Dispute
Catalano & Catalano was successful in obtaining an injunction issued by the San Diego Superior Court ordering an uphill landowner to fix and repair a landslide pursuant to the Catalano & Catalano’s experts’ repair recommendations. At trial Catalano & Catalano’s geotechnical expert and contractor bidding expert testified that it would take approximately $850,000, to repair the hillside. Over the strenuous opposition from the other side, the San Diego Superior Court Judge issued an injunction ordering the uphill landowner to repair Robert McCollum’s property based upon the repair scheme and cost estimates promoted by Catalano & Catalano. (Robert McCollum is the downhill landowner.)
The Complaint prepared by Catalano & Catalano on behalf of Robert McCollum alleged that the uphill landowner’s improper drainage on the property caused the landslide to occur during the 2004-2005 rainy season.
On top of the award for the $850,000 repair, Catalano & Catalano also obtained a $40,000 settlement to compensate Robert McCollum for his out-of-pocket expenses. Catalano & Catalano will file a Memorandum of Costs with the Court for approximately $100,000 for expert fees and costs. Such costs are expected to be awarded to Robert McCollum.
Catalano & Catalano announces the launch of the California Workers Blog.
Catalano & Catalano announces the launch of the California Workers Blog.
The California Workers Blog examines all areas of employee rights and employer obligations. Here you will find useful, easy-to-read news and information, designed to assist you in maintaining and protecting your rights as a California Worker regardless of the type of job you have, or your income level.
Catalano & Catalano represents California companies, executives and individuals (both plaintiff and defendant) in labor issues, employment disputes, and class actions involving:
- Discrimination (age / race / sex / religion / national origin)
- Harassment
- Wrongful Termination / Discharge
- Severance Agreements
- Whistle Blower / Retaliation / Qui Tam Lawsuits (Federal Whistleblower)
- Wage & Hour Claims
- Restrictive Covenants
- Employment Agreements
- Regulatory Compliance
- FMLA Violations
- Americans with Disabilities Act Complaints
- EEOC Complaints
- Fair Labor Standards Act Violations
- Overtime Disputes
- Hiring Violations
- Violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act
Catalano & Catalano announces a move to their new San Diego, CA office
The law firm of Catalano & Catalano announces the move to their new SD office. The firm is now located in the very elegant and modern building called Broadway 655. By adding additional office space the firm can continue to grow and build its ever developing plaintiffs construction defect, landslide and bad faith insurance practice, which are the firms largest practice areas in San Diego.
The new office is located at:
655 W Broadway, Suite 880
San Diego, CA 92101
Catalano & Catalano was founded by Patrick Catalano in 1979. The California law firm is a general civil trial and appellate practice firm, with an emphasis on handling cases involving fraud in the purchase of real estate, contract disputes, construction defect litigation, legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, security & exchange commission cases, general real estate matters, business and contractual fraud cases, and other general and civil business litigation matters. The firm has extensive experience with complex litigation, including multi-plaintiff matters, class actions and construction defect cases.
The Law Offices of Patrick E. Catalano announces name change to Catalano & Catalano
The Law Offices of Patrick E. Catalano, one of the leading plaintiffs’ Real Property & Construction Law Firms in California, announced today that effective immediately, the firm will be known as Catalano & Catalano. The name change also involved a firm logo re-brand and the launching of a new web site which can be viewed at www.legalcat.com.
Patrick E. Catalano, the firm’s President commented that “Unifying our brand name to Catalano & Catalano is a sign of the legacy our firm has built. The name change is a tribute to my late sister Janice K. Catalano who practiced with me for 20 years.”
Catalano & Catalano was founded by Patrick Catalano in 1979. The California law firm is a general civil trial and appellate practice firm, with an emphasis on handling cases involving fraud in the purchase of real estate, contract disputes, construction defect litigation, legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, security & exchange commission cases, general real estate matters, business and contractual fraud cases, and other general and civil business litigation matters. The firm has extensive experience with complex litigation, including multi-plaintiff matters, class actions and construction defect cases.
La Jolla’s Mount Soledad – Landslide Litigation
The Law Offices of Patrick E. Catalano has extensive experience in landslide cases and has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Diego representing multiple homeowners affected by the Mount Soledad landslide in La Jolla, California. The firm has 25 years of experience in handling landslide cases and has represented thousands of clients in Malibu, San Clemente and Oceanside CA.
If your home has been damaged by earth movement, or if you are having difficulty with your insurance company regarding your claim, contact our San Diego Office at 619-233-3565 or San Francisco Office at 415-788-0207 for a free consultation.