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Construction Defects

Chinese Drywall
June 21, 2010
The Daily Journal just reported that a Florida couple was awarded $2.4 million in damages on Friday in the nation's first jury trial over defective Chinese drywall. The damages were for loss of use and enjoyment of the home, cost of repair, and diminution in value. The developer is vowing to appeal the verdict. This is o...
New Firm
June 21, 2010
After 10 years of paying my dues, I have decided to open my own firm. As of June 15, 2010, I am no longer an employee of Schroeder & Associates. I am now the owner of the LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT A. VON ESCH IV, ALC. I have offices in Orange County and the Inland Empire. I am practicing real estate [1], business [2], constru...
Right To Repair Act
May 19, 2010
In California, we have Civil Code 896 et seq, also known as the Right To Repair Act. The Act requires a homeowner to give the builder a chance to repair before the homeowner can sue the developer for construction defects, assuming the developer complies with the Act (this is an entirely separate and lengthy discussion). ...

New Office Locations
July 09, 2010
I have started my own firm and have two locations for client convenience: Orange County and Inland Empire. Please see my website for addresses: www.voneschlaw.com [1]. I provide business, construction defect, real estate, and serious injury legal representation. Links: ------ [1] http://www.voneschlaw.com/
Kagan Confirmation Hearing
June 28, 2010
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan's confirmation hearing is underway today. The 19 member Senate Judiciary Committee has 12 democrats and 7 republicans. Today's hearing is symbolic. In reality, the Committee has already made its decision. Ms. Kagan meet with the members privately prior to today's hearing. Thus, Ms. Kagan...
Toyota Ordered To Produce Sensitive Business Records
June 24, 2010
U.S. District Judge James V. Selna in Orange County ordered Toyota to produce thousands of business records related to complaints of its vehicles suddenly losing control. Some of the documents will be redacted to protect Toyota's proprietary information. I am attorney Robert. A. von Esch IV. I practice business, real e...