Lorio v. Kaizer

STOULIG, Judge.

This is an action in quanti minoris brought by plaintiffs, who allege that the home they purchased from defendants contained substantial hidden termite damage which was discovered only after sale. Defendants made termite exterminators Melvin Billiot and Paul Billiot, doing business as Billiot Bros., and Billiot Bros., Inc., third party defendants, alleging reliance upon their certification that the termite damage to the house was less than $100 and prayed for indemnification should they be cast in judgment. Additionally, Billiot Bros., Inc., third partied Melvin Billiot. After…