Grass v. Homann

PRESIDING JUSTICE MILLS

delivered the opinion of the court:

False termite inspection report.

Suit sounding in negligence and consumer fraud.

Neither theory applies here.

Reversed and remanded.

William and Yolanda Grass bought a home at 908 Lafayette in Mattoon. The home was financed by Paul Shafer, who bought it from David and Sheryl Crawford, and then resold it to the Grasses for his purchase price—plus $1,000. Yolanda Grass wanted the home inspected for termites and termite damage before consummating the deal. On June 13, 1977, William Bright of B & R Enterprises conducted a termite inspection…