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Home Repair Lawsuit Costs $90M
A court ordered a construction company to pay $90.961.437,41 for structural defects in a home.
In brief
A court ordered a construction company to pay $90.961.437,41 for structural defects in a home. A construction company must pay $90.96 million for structural defects that made a home unsafe. Originally reported by Infobae.
Court Condemns Construction Company
A civil and commercial court in Mercedes sentenced a real estate developer to pay over $90 million for construction defects in a home.
Home Safety Issues
The home had cracks, leaks, and deformations that made it unsafe for living.
Buyer Reported Problems
The buyer, 38 years old, reported structural issues starting in August 2020.
Initial Complaint
The buyer sent a formal letter to the company in August 2020 demanding repairs.
Mediation Failed
Mediation between the buyer and company ended without agreement in August 2021.
Company Denied Responsibility
The company denied structural damage and claimed the complaint was time-barred.
Court Rules on Liability
The court found the buyer had a valid consumer relationship with the developer.
Architectural Expert Report
An architectural expert found structural deformations requiring 100-200 days of repairs.
Reparations Cost $50.96M
The court ordered $50.961.437,41 for structural repairs and $40 million in punitive damages.
Total Payment $90.96M
The total payment to the buyer is $90.961.437,41 with interest from August 2020.
Punitive Damages
The company was fined $40 million for ignoring the buyer's complaints.
No Value Loss
The court rejected claims that the home lost value due to repairs.
Structural Defects
The defects included cracks, leaks, and structural deformations in the home.
Final Payment
The construction company must pay $90.961.437,41 by August 2.026.
What it means
A construction company must pay $90.96 million for structural defects that made a home unsafe.
