Gravillis v. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Co.

Opinion

MALLANO, P. J.

Plaintiff bought a home using a standard form California purchase agreement requiring the arbitration of disputes arising out of the agreement. Before plaintiff moved into the home, he learned that extensive structural damage had rendered it uninhabitable.

Plaintiff filed this action against his brokers for failing to disclose the structural damage. The brokers moved to compel arbitration. After an interim appeal, the motion was granted.

The arbitrator found in plaintiff’s favor and awarded him damages and costs. Plaintiff petitioned to confirm the award. The brokers…