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Barker Martin, P.S. represented a Seattle condominium owners association that filed suit against an individual homeowner and member of the association in order to complete needed repairs to the condominium. King County Superior Court granted the Association’s Motion for Summary Judgment and Attorney’s Fees. The court ruled that all court-approved repairs were reasonable and appropriate and that the Association had no further duties, obligations or responsibilities to the defendant. Moreover, the court ordered the defendant to pay 100% of the Association’s attorney’s fees and costs.
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In an insurance declaratory judgment action, King County Superior Court grants condominium association’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. The court ruled that two policy exclusions did not apply to exclude coverage and also ruled that the proper amount of damages in the declaratory judgment action was $3,000,000.00, the amount of judgment in the underlying construction defect case, plus attorneys’ fees and costs. This ruling set the stage for an ensuing motion where Barker Martin, P.S. attorneys motioned the court to enter a judgment on behalf of its condominium association client against the insurance company in the amount of $3,516,046.89
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In an insurance declaratory judgment action, King County Superior Court grants condominium association’s Motion for Reconsideration and found that insurance coverage applied to the association’s claims. This ruling set the stage for an ensuing motion where Barker Martin, P.S. attorneys motioned the court to enter a judgment on behalf of its condominium association client against the insurance company in the amount of $3,516,046.89.
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In a condominium construction defect action, Snohomish County Superior Court denies defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment. The court ruled for the Barker Martin, P.S. condominium association client and found there was enough evidence to defeat summary judgment that the defendant construction lender acted as an affiliate declarant under the Washington Condominium Act. This was a significant ruling, as it paved the way for a sizeable settlement between the association and the lender.
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In a condominium construction defect action, Snohomish County Superior Court grants the condominium association’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. The court ruled for the Barker Martin, P.S. condominium association client that there was no genuine issue of material fact that several provisions of the Washington Condominium Act were violated by the defendant/declarant. This was a significant ruling, as it paved the way for a settlement between the association and the defendant/declarant in an amount in excess of $5,700,000.00.
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In a condominium construction defect action, Snohomish County Superior Court grants Plaintiff’s Motion for Mediation Requirements. The court ordered defendants to abide by specific requirements that were designed to increase the likelihood of a successful mediation. The motion was filed by Barker Martin, P.S. on behalf of a condominium association client, since defendants were not cooperating in preparing for and participating in mediation. As a result of the court’s ruling, the parties engaged in a successful mediation short of trial that resulted in a $5+ Million settlement in favor of the condominium association.
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