Crowninshield/Old Town Community Urban Redevelopment Corp. v. Campeon Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc.

This appeal stems from a lengthy litigation involving the 1979-1980 conversion of three commercial buildings in downtown Cincinnati into a residential development called the “Fourth and Plum Apartments.” Shortly after the completion of construction, a series of leaks through the roof of the complex developed, causing extensive damage to the property and loss of rental income.

Plaintiff Crowninshield/Old Town Community Redevelopment Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation, owned the buildings and developed the property. Crowninshield leased the property to plaintiff Old Town Apartments, Ltd.,…