Righi Fitch Law Group

$2M

Insurance Bad Faith / Garnishment

Recovered $2 million for a national homebuilder from an insurance carrier in a garnishment and bad faith action. Case involved the insurance carrier's failure to defend a design professional, leading to a $1.4 million Damron agreement.

$280,400

Construction Defect Defense

Favorable settlement for a general contractor in a construction defect lawsuit. HOA sought over $3.1 million for defects in 40 condominium units. General contractor paid nothing in settlement, and $280,400 was recovered from subcontractors.

$230,000

Construction Litigation Defense

Jury awarded $230,000 to plaintiff for breach of contract and warranty claims, but found in favor of the general contractor on fraud and consumer fraud. Plaintiff had sought over $900,000.

$60,000

Construction Defect Defense

Favorable settlement for a general contractor in a construction defect and personal injury lawsuit involving mold. Plaintiffs alleged over $1 million in damages. Settled with plaintiff for $60,000 after recovering $43,000 from subcontractors.

$27,500

Premises Liability Defense

Favorable settlement for the City of Mesa in a premises liability action. Plaintiff, a young girl, suffered a traumatic brain injury after hitting her head on an unpadded wall in a gymnasium. Original demand was $1.6 million.

$15,000

Construction Accident Defense

Jury awarded $150,000 in compensatory damages, but apportioned 90% fault to the plaintiff, resulting in a final award of $15,000. Plaintiff had sought $1.6 million.