Scott B. Krider obtained a judgment in excess of $200,000 for his clients in a real estate litigation case for fraud and violation of the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act.
Scott's clients discovered a defective foundation after moving into the home. They contacted engineers and contractors and discovered the sellers had contacted them previously for foundation repair bids. The sellers claimed they thought the foundation had been repaired. They had an engineer testify that he had investigated the masonry and foundation, consulted with engineers and contractors and ultimately told the sellers the house was stable and did not need foundation repairs.
Scott established that the sellers knew the house was settling through these repair bids and the fact that they had to tuck point the house twice in three years. The sellers also knew there was a foundation problem because they had to paint and repaint the house when cracks developed.
Scott's petition for attorney fees and costs was also granted.
