Illinois Appellate Ct Awards Homeowner Punitive Damages for Association’s Breach of Fiduciary Duty
In this case, an elderly homeowner suffered water damage to the interior of her condominium unit from a cause that […]
Case Decisions
Fed. Ct. Says Private Individual Can’t Enforce Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005
Louisiana US District Court decision (July 14, 2014): A Louisiana association member filed a federal court action against his homeowners
Iowa Ct Says Insurer Must Comply with Requested Appraisal Before Litigating Coverage Issues
(Topic: Insurance) Iowa Appellate Court decision (July 16, 2014). Appeal by insurance carrier for HOA of the granting of a
Federal Court says attorneys wrongfully filed federal RICO claims and awards sanctions of $83,280.41
US District Court, Northern District of Illinois East Division decision (July 7, 2014). This case involves a dispute between the
New Jersey Court Finds Residual Beneficiary of Homeowner’s Estate is Not Liable for HOA Assessments
UNPUBLISHED New Jersey Appellate Court decision (July 8, 2014). A homeowners association sought to collect unpaid assessments that accrued after
Project’s Principal Architect Owes Duty To Future Homeowners Even If Client Makes Ultimate Decisions
California State Supreme Court decision (July 3, 2014). A homeowners association sued a the project developer and various other parties
US Dist Ct Won’t Review State Court Foreclosure Judgment in Favor of HOA
Illinois US District Court decision (June 13, 2014). Plaintiffs brought suit against an HOA in federal court seeking to challenge
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Bankruptcy Court Removes Valueless HOA Assessment Lien that Was Not Properly Perfected
US Bankruptcy Court – Eastern District of Virginia (June 10, 2014). Bankruptcy debtor (homeowner) filed action in bankruptcy court to
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Florida Court Says HOA Cannot “Piggyback” Lien Claims in Foreclosure Action for Unpaid Assessments
Florida Appellate Court decision (June 11, 2014): HOA foreclosure action against a unit in the association now owned by an
CA Ct. Says HOA that Dismissed Case is Entitled to Attorney Fees Because it “Got What it Wanted.”
Unpublished California Appellate Court decision (May 28, 2014). This case involved an appeal by a homeowner from a lower court
