Skibinski v. Lunger

By Judge Joanne F. Alper

This case came before the Court on December 7,2007, for a hearing on Defendants’ Motion for Sanctions: Dismissal, Witness Preclusion, or Issue Preclusion. Having taken this matter under advisement and considered the memoranda and arguments submitted by counsel, the Court issues the following opinion.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

This action arises out of the purchase of a residence located at 3224 N. Abingdon Street in Arlington, Virginia (the “Residence”). In 1998, Defendant Mary Lunger constructed an addition to the residence without obtaining permits. As a…