Stucco Class Action

This case began as a single homeowner lawsuit that was filed against Del Webb and its successor, Pulte, for stucco installation deficiencies that resulted in water intrusion damages. As the single homeowner claim progressed, a number of other homeowners in Sun City had very similar complaints as those of the original claimant. Robert G. Sisnroy, a licensed Professional Engineer, has performed a visual evaluation of approximately 200 homes regarding stucco installation deficiency conditions. Mr. Sisnroy is of the opinion that none of the stucco cladding that he observed was installed properly. He has performed destructive testing including intrusive observations to a number of homes in order to verify his visual findings.

A Class Action Complaint was filed against Del Webb and Pulte on July 6, 2006. Shortly after the filing of the Class Action lawsuit, the parties agreed to submit the case including the determination of all class allegations to binding arbitration. The arbitration process is typically more expeditious in obtaining a final determination of claims than the typical timeframe it takes a case to move through the Circuit Court judicial process. The parties have also entered into a Consent Scheduling Order wherein a Motion to certify the class must be made by April 30, 2007. Counsel is in the process of filing this Motion with the arbitrator. There are more than 500 homeowners that have sought to participate in this case prior to the motion for certification being filed.

Number of homeowners participating in this case is currently 516.