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.
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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
Vandals Hit Condemned Oceanside Homes Sliding Off Foundations
Homeowners say that vandals have been breaking into the structures and removing light fixtures and other objects. They have also voiced concerns that they could be held liable should someone get injured while on the property. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
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$19 Million In Claims Filed Against Oceanside
The claims ask for $750,000 for the value of each home plus $50,000 for loan costs and another $350,000 for emotional distress. The claims blame the city for the landslide due to inappropriate maintenance of water and sewer lines. Patrick E. Catalano is referenced in the article.
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