Young v. Turner Heritage Homes, Inc.

Barnes, Judge.

Homer L. Young appeals the grant of summary judgment to Turner Heritage Homes, Inc. (“Turner Heritage”) on his claims for punitive damages, attorney fees, and expenses of litigation. Young’s claims against Turner Heritage for negligent construction and breach of warranty remain pending below.

This appeal arises from a contract between the parties under which Turner Heritage would build a house that Young and his wife would purchase upon completion. Although Young was dissatisfied with the progress of the construction, the parties ultimately closed on the sale. Thereafter,…