Lauriedale Associates, Ltd. v. Wilson

Opinion

PETERSON, J.

The primary issue in this case is straightforward. May the developers of a condominium complex, who have been sued for construction defects by a homeowners association, cross-complain against individual unit owners for equitable indemnity? Under the facts of this case, we conclude the answer is “no.”

I. Factual and Procedural Background

This is an appeal from a judgment entered after a demurrer was sustained without leave to amend. We, thus, recite the facts as set forth in the pleadings.

The Lauriedale Homeowners Association (Association) is a California nonprofit corporation…