The Miller Law Firm Recovers $1.45 Million for Boutique Condo Association in the Dogpatch District in Only 6 Months

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Dec 04, 2018, 12:00 ET

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miller Law Firm has reached a record setting recovery for the Millwheel South Owners' Association, settling their construction defect claim in only 6 months from filing the complaint in the San Francisco Superior Court.

This boutique condominium project located in the historic Dogpatch neighborhood was completed in May of 2012, making news when all 32 units were sold only 4 weeks after hitting the market. Just six years later, facing costly repairs and the risk of towering special assessments, the Board of Directors presented a claim for numerous building performance standards violations against San Francisco developer, Redmond Lyons' R Group. These sub-standard conditions included significant water intrusion at windows, doors, private decks, garage, roof and foundation, excessive window condensation, failing roof membranes, corroded plumbing and sewer lines, significant cracking and vertical displacement, lack of fire protection, and the absence of a window washing or building maintenance system, as required by law and mandated by Cal/OSHA.

Just one year prior, The Miller Law Firm reached a confidential settlement for Millwheel South's neighboring sister building, which houses the headquarters of San Francisco favorite, Philz Coffee.

Says Founding Partner Thomas E. Miller, "We had the right team in place from the very beginning. Our historical knowledge of the building next door, the same forensic experts, insurance counsel, and experienced mediator, allowed us to expedite this claim and resolve all issues in only 6 months. This is virtually unheard of in today's construction defect arena."

According to Senior Partner Rachel M. Miller, "The Millwheel South Board of Directors relied on our vast reputation representing local San Francisco Associations and for fast tracking insurance and protecting homeowner investments. At $45,000 recovered per-unit, this is well above the average per-door construction defect recovery. The Board of Directors is now equipped to begin the reconstruction process and restore these buildings to their original value."

Thomas E. Miller, Rachel M. Miller & Matthew T. Miller of The Miller Law Firm (www.ConstructionDefects.com) are the co-authors of, "Home and Condo Defects: A Consumer Guide to Faulty Construction," (Seven Locks Press, 2012), available online at www.amazon.com. Celebrating 40 years, The Miller Law Firm was awarded the National Litigator Award by the Trial Lawyers Board of Regents for the second consecutive year. This award honors only the top 1% of attorneys in the nation and based strictly on tangible verdict & settlement dollar achievement.

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SOURCE The Miller Law Firm