Hazelcrest III Condominium Association v. Frank Bent

INTRODUCTION

In February 2015, after a bench trial, Hazelcrest III Condominium Association (“Plaintiff’) secured a judgment against Frank Bent (“Defendant”) for breach of contract and negligence. Both counts stem from a sewer backup that damaged two units located within Plaintiffs condominium complex. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff is a non-profit condominium association overseeing the Hazelcrest III complex in Hazelwood, Missouri. . Defendant owned a condo located within the Hazelcrest III complex, designated “Unit D”, and used it primarily as rental property.

On October 10, 2012, the occupant…