Mich. Appeals Court Rejects Home Builder's Challenge to Buyer's Experts

TROY, Mich. - The Michigan Court of Appeals on Sept. 22 affirmed a jury verdict in favor of a homebuyer seeking damages for mold, rejecting a challenge to plaintiff 's experts and the builder's assertion that the buyer waived any claims for roof leaks or other defects. Groom v. Knoll Construction Inc., et al., No. 254797 (Mich. Ct. App.).

The court's opinion was unpublished.

Cynthia K. Groom filed suit for personal injury and property damages against Knoll Construction after discovering roof leaks and mold in her newly constructed condominium. She alleged negligence, breach of warranties and violation of Michigan's Consumer …