Construction defect case against developer and general contractor settles for nominal amount.

A group of plaintiffs filed suit against a developer and the general contractor for alleged defects in various condo units. The complaint alleged breach of contract and breach of warranty – and sought damages in excess of $125,000. After discovery revealed lack of liability against the developer and general contractor, Mohammed Nofal negotiated a nominal…

Federal Court grants Motion to Dismiss in favor of dairy equipment manufacturer.

Plaintiff alleged that the dairy equipment was defective – and sued the manufacturer based on negligence, contribution, breach of contract and contractual indemnity. Plaintiff sought damages in excess of $300,000. Mohammed Nofal filed a Motion to Dismiss on behalf of the dairy equipment manufacturer – and the court granted the motion. The case involved issues…

De minimis deviation in sidewalk maintained by homeowner’s association leads to nuisance-value settlement.

Mohammed Nofal represented a homeowner’s association in a bodily injury claim. Plaintiff alleged to have tripped and sustained injuries as a result of a two-inch deviation in the sidewalk. A motion for summary judgment was filed.  Prior to the hearing on the motion, Plaintiff accepted a nominal settlement offer.

Arbitrator Agrees with Defendants

Troy A. Lundquist and Mohammed A. Nofal secured a defense decision in binding arbitration. They defended a plumbing company in an automobile negligence case. At the close of the arbitration hearing, Plaintiff requested $3.1 million dollars from the arbitrator. The arbitrator agreed with Troy and Mohammed’s assessment of the case and returned a decision in…