Construction Law

By Werner Sabo

In Dean v. Barrett Homes, 2009 WL 1025565 (N.J.Super.A.D., April 15, 2009), the court held that the economic loss rule barred a tort action by the subsequent purchaser of a home against an EIFS manufacturer. The Deans bought the house from the original owner, Messina. About a year after closing, the Deans noticed black lines on the exterior of the house. It turned out that water was infiltrating the EIFS, causing damage. The Deans sued various parties, including Sto, the manufacturer of the EIFS. The trial court granted summary judgment to Sto, which was affirmed by the appellate court.

Full post as published by Construction Attorney Blog on April 20, 2009 (boomark / email).