It is being speculated by some of these experts that the hillside can in fact be fixed permanently and the houses rebuilt, but that the cost of the rebuilding will likely have to be borne by the homeowners themselves. Patrick E. Catalano and Jannik P. Catalano are referenced in the article.
Homeowners are complaining that they were never warned about the scope of the Soledad Mountain Road landslide, while city officials claim that warnings were sent out. Some homeowners claim they received a letter regarding water maintenance, but that there was no mention of a potential landslide. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
The landslide that occurred on Soledad Mountain Road in La Jolla, California caused the destruction of seven homes and the evacuation of over one hundred others. The alleged cause of the landslide is leaking city of San Diego water pipes that weakened the hillside, eventually leading to a slope failure. Some consultants are worried that the same slope could slip again, destroying additional...
Thus far, the estimated damage of the slide stands at $48 million. The declaration of a state of emergency clears the way for various governmental agencies to participate in remedying the situation on Soledad Mountain Road.
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...