Lin v. Gatehouse Construction Co.

Ann McManamon, Judge.

Shortly after purchasing a house in 1989, plaintiffs Thomas and Judy Lin (“the owners”) discovered that the in-ground ductwork throughout the building had collapsed, causing dust to spew into the house when the furnace and air conditioning were operated. The owners sued Gatehouse Construction Company, the builder and original vendor. They also joined Airtron, Inc., the subcontractor who installed the ductwork, and Boss Concrete, the subcontractor who installed the floor, as party defendants.

This appeal challenges the dismissal of the claims against Airtron and Boss as…