Alcala Co. v. Superior Court

Opinion

KREMER, P. J.

These proceedings arise out of a condominium construction defect suit. The homeowners association sued the developers and two general contractors which in turn filed cross-complaints against the subcontractors. The developers and one general contractor entered into a sliding scale or “Mary Carter” settlement agreement with the plaintiff which the trial court found to be in good faith. The court allowed the settling defendants to remain as defendants in the direct action brought by the association.

In this opinion, we address whether the trial court abused its discretion…