Ex Parte Hill

PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS

Cody Hill and Ginger Hill, husband and wife, filed an action against Metrospec, Inc., and its president, Ben Hill, Jr., as well as a number of other parties. Their action related to their purchase of a home that had serious structural damage caused by an infestation of wood-boring insects. The Hills alleged breach of contract, negligent and intentional misrepresentation, suppression, negligence, conspiracy, and the tort of outrage.

After the close of discovery, the circuit court entered a summary judgment in favor of Metrospec and…