Schouweiler Ex Rel. Baker Place Condominium Homeowners Ass'n v. Yancey Co.

OPINION

Appellants (Homeowners), a class of condominium owners, brought suit against the respondents for the negligent construction of the Baker Place Condominium project. Homeowners allege that each defendant was in some way responsible for the numerous design and construction defects present in the project including (1) faulty roofing; (2) faulty heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system; (3) faulty paving throughout the project; (4) negligent installation of water service lines to each unit; and (5) negligent installation of cold water piping within chimney enclosures.

After a jury…