Earthscapes Unlimited, Inc. v. Ulbrich

This action was commenced by Earthscapes Unlimited, Inc. (Respondent) in February 2006 by service of a summons, complaint, and lis pendens on Richard and Ann Ulbrich (Appellants) seeking foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien, alleging breach of contract, and in the alternative, seeking judgment under quantum meruit. Appellants’ answer included a third-party claim against J.E. Black Construction Company, Inc. (J.E. Black). Respondent filed an amended complaint and lis pendens adding all other mechanic’s lien claimants as parties. On September 7, 2007, the circuit court entered an order in which it…