Vitello v. Stott

Andrews, Judge.

Shortly after Lisa Vitello purchased a house from Alfred Stott, she removed some vinyl siding from the house for a remodeling project and discovered extensive structural damage caused by termites. The damage, which existed at the time of the purchase, was not visible and was not discovered by Vitello prior to the closing because it was concealed under the vinyl siding which was placed over the original wood siding on the house. Vitello sued the seller (Stott), the individual and corporation which provided the termite report for the closing (Billy Taylor, individually and d/b/a…