More Mount Soledad Homes Appear To Be At Risk
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...
Gov. Declares State of Emergency In Wake Of Slide
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.
City Will Pay Condo Owners $12.5 Million
$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.
City Of Carlsbad To Settle Suit Over 2005 Landslides
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.
Luxury Condo Complex Spawns Lawsuit
The suit alleges that those who purchased units in the complex were defrauded due to the fact that units they purchased were in actuality smaller than the square footage represented to them as prospective buyers. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article. Read the full article on...
Developer Sued Over Size Of Condos
The suit alleges that square footage of units sold at the Villa Vincenza condominium complex was significantly less than that which was represented to buyers, in some cases up to 185 square feet. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.