Case Successes for March ‘26
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Monthly Spotlight – Big Win in ASR – Pool Cancer Case!
Bludau vs. Premier Pools and Spas – 3.27.26
Our client was awarded the sum of $168,500.00 to demolish and rebuild a high-dollar pool infected with ASR in addition to $20,000.00 in attorney fees and costs. The decision was handed down by the arbitrator in the American Arbitration Association proceeding after a full trial on the merits. Congratulations to our Senior Counsel, Alisha Darden, on successfully litigating this case. Alisha handles construction litigation and other commercial cases out of our Dallas office.
This case is particularly important because it provides the rationale for requiring pool companies to assume the full liability of demolishing and replacing pools which have been infected by ASR also known as pool cancer. ASR involves a major manufacturing defect which led to the disintegration of pools principally in the Austin area starting around 2020. This defect is uncurable and can only be resolved by demolishing and replacing the pool. Pool companies across the board have denied liability, blamed third parties, or attempted to delay payout of these claims asserting that they are seeking payment from insurance companies. As a result, clients are left holding the bag without recourse. Additionally, those pool companies that accept some responsibility attempt to convince the clients that this defect can be repaired, which is impossible according to industry reports.
The award in this case is not only a victory for our client but injured clients everywhere!
Major Home Builder Agrees to Buy-Back Home –
The Firm successfully negotiated full home buy-back in excess of $400,000 plus all attorney’s fees and expert fees. This relates to one of the largest home builders in the U.S. and was a hard fought battle utilizing the RCLA (Residential Construction Liability Act) which authorizes the buy-back of homes with severe construction defects. Congratulations to Dollar Hoang who aggressively represents our clients out of the Houston office.
Major Manufactured Home Seller Pays Out –
Our client came to us with a horror story where his manufactured home had defects which exposed the unit to the elements leading to major water infiltration and mold. It became so bad that the home became uninhabitable, and the client was forced to move out. As is typical, this large seller refused to accept responsibility. The Firm aggressively confronted the seller under multiple Texas laws and obtained a substantial monetary recovery for the client.
Sadly, these cases are frequent where Texas consumers pay substantial monies for manufactured homes which have massive defects. We have seen leaking roofs, rampant water infiltration, and whole sections exposed to the elements. Tragically, mold is often present which can lead to catastrophic illness to our clients, kids, and pets. The Firm is infuriated by this egregious conduct and aggressively prosecutes these claims against the seller, manufacturer, and other parties.
Major Solar Panel Seller Cancels Client Loan-
Major Solar Panel Seller agreed to the full cancellation of a major solar loan owed by our client. Additionally, the Firm was able to require the solar panel company to remove the panels, repair the roof, and pay back all attorney fees incurred by the client.
Our clients reach out to the Firm because of the rampant fraud in the solar panel industry where consumers are scammed into believing that the purchase of solar panels will vastly reduce their electric bill and allow them to obtain a substantial refund/credit to cover the financing for the equipment. These claims are invariably false. The Firm vigorously prosecutes these claims under the Texas DTPA (Deceptive Trade Practice Act) which imposes punitive damages on solar companies which engage in fraudulent conduct. Congratulations to attorney Sidney Skipper in our Dallas office for achieving this great result!
Solar Panel Company Liable for Forgery-
This case involved a forged document which the solar panel company falsely claimed was executed by our client. The Firm aggressively pursued the seller on fraud theories under the Texas DTPA (Deceptive Trade Practice Act) and received a large payout from the seller, cancellation of the loan, removal of the panels, and repair of the roof. Congratulations to our attorney Dollar Hoang in our Houston office for this excellent result.
The Firm encounters numerous cases where sales reps for solar panel companies forge the signatures of our clients. This is relatively easy to accomplish in the digital age where companies utilize DocuSign for their agreements. Clients are outraged and feel betrayed. We explain that forging documents is unlawful, illegal, and invalid. The Firm prosecutes these cases to the full extent of the law.
Every case is different. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results.
