Davies v. Estate of Broege

Alleging the jury’s failure “to follow the court’s instructions” in a construction de-*304feet case, Defendant1 seeks (1) remittitur from $255,594 to $6,480, or (2) a new trial. We affirm.

Background

Plaintiffs bought a new home built by Defendant. Shortly after moving in, they noticed water accumulation in the lower level. Repeated water intrusions over the following months caused a host of problems, including foul smells, soaked carpeting, wall damage, and mold and mushroom growth. Defendant eventually sent crews to clean the house after every hard rain.

Plaintiffs sued, trying them case on a…