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Catalano & Catalano Represents Six Homeowners

legalcat — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:42:22 +0000

Catalano & Catalano represents six homeowners in Riverside County whose homes have suffered from a catastrophic landslide.

CORONA: Neighborhood unity breaks down over retaining wall liability

legalcat — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:33:02 +0000

Patrick Catalano has filed homeowners liability claims with the insurance companies that represent the six uphill neighbors on San Antonio Drive.

See the article here: http://www.pe.com/articles/san-606321-wall-catalano.html

Patrick Catalano – The Recorder Top Settlements

legalcat — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:14:46 +0000

Patrick Catalano is noted in The Recorder, for the large settlement he helped achieve in the Landslide Homeowners v. City of Oceanside case.

http://pdfserver.amlaw.com/ca/settlements1115.pdf

HADD – 10 Things Your Builder Won’t Tell You

legalcat — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:39:30 +0000

Patrick Catalano is quoted in this article 10 things your builder won’t tell you.

You can view the article here: http://www.hadd.com/10-things

Work Begins To Stabilize Landslide

legalcat — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:46:54 +0000

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.

The full text of this article can be found here:
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/14264940/detail.html

Slide Victims Planning Legal Action Against City

legalcat — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:44:54 +0000

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 full text of this article can be found here: www.nbcsandiego.com/news/14273737/detail.html

More Mount Soledad Homes Appear To Be At Risk

legalcat — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:13:21 +0000

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 homes. Patrick E. Catalano is referenced in the article.

The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20071009-9999-1n9slide.html

Gov. Declares State of Emergency In Wake Of Slide

legalcat — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:11:50 +0000

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 full text of this article can be found here: www.10news.com/news/14260985/detail.html

City Will Pay Condo Owners $12.5 Million

legalcat — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:10:34 +0000

$7 million of the settlement will go to the owners of the eight units that were destroyed by the landslide and the other $5.5 million will go to the homeowners association and its individual members. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.

The full text of this article can be found here: www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20070721-9999-1mi21marbel.html

City Of Carlsbad To Settle Suit Over 2005 Landslides

legalcat — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:09:37 +0000

Of the $12.5 million settlement, the City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District will pay $11.3 million and their insurance carrier will pay the remainder.

The full text of this article can be found here: www.10news.com/news/13727274/detail.html