La Costa Slope Repairs Will Move Forward, Says Official
The repair agreement in the La Costa landslide is back in place after Patrick E. Catalano, new attorney for the homeowners association, charged that the city of Carlsbad broke the previously signed agreement by not beginning repair work fast enough and not sharing repair plans with the La Costa de Marbella Homeowners Association. The reinstated agreement will give access to land owned by the...
Dreams’ Reduced To Dust In Oceanside
Demolition and removal of the landslide-damaged homes on Arroyo Avenue has begun, and the city of Oceanside has committed $68,000 to complete the project. The removal is partly intended to protect the houses below on Comanche Street from any damage that could be sustained due to the houses on Arroyo Sliding further down the hill. Patrick E. Catalano is referenced in the article.
Asbestos Finding Halts Razing In Oceanside
Asbestos was found in the bedroom of one of the homes, prompting city officials to halt demolition until specialists could clear out the toxic material. Once demolition can begin again the structures of the homes will be removed, but the concrete slabs, walkways, and pools will be left where they are. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
Homeowners Sue Carlsbad For Landslide
The La Costa de Marbella Homeowners Association has filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior court alleging that Carlsbad water pipes leaked into the hillside below the complex, causing the slope failure. Patrick E. Catalano, counsel for the association, also prevented workers from accessing part of the site citing city violation of a previous agreement about slope repairs. Patrick E. Catalano is...
Homes Set For Demolition On troubled Street In Oceanside
After checking for potential asbestos issues, workers are prepared to begin the demolition of the six Arroyo Avenue houses that were ‘red tagged’ by the city of Oceanside following the slope failure behind the homes. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
Ruined Condos’ Owners Sue
The suit that the condo owners have filed accuses the homeowners association of not heeding previous warnings about the stability of the hillside as well as preventing the city from beginning repairs to stabilize the hillside and prevent further movement. Patrick E. Catalano, attorney for the homeowners association, contends that the lawsuit is jeapordizing a repair agreement that is close to...