Griffith v. Centex Real Estate Corp.

Mark Griffith, Renee Griggs, Eugene Zielke, Julia Metcalf, and 162 other individuals (the Class) purchased homes from builder-vendor Centex Real Estate Corporation (Centex). After the paint began to peel off the cedar siding on their homes, they sued Centex, alleging breach of express warranty, negligent misrepresentation, and violations of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The trial court certified a class action, and later granted summaiy judgment dismissing its claims. Because the contract warranty had expired and the negligent misrepresentation claim is barred by the economic loss rule,…