Betancourt v. Trahan

KEATY, Judge.

Plaintiff, Amy Betancourt, appeals from a judgment granting Defendant's, Marcus Trahan d/b/a Redmarque Construction, LLC's, Exception of No Cause of Action and Peremption. For the following reasons, we amend the trial court judgment and affirm as amended.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Plaintiff purchased a newly constructed home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, from Defendant on January 3, 2011. She filed a Petition for Damages (original petition) against Defendant in late 2011 under the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act (NHWA)1 alleging defects regarding the kitchen countertop.2 In her…