Construction

Coastal Battle: Homeowners vs. California Coastal Commission in Fight Over Sea Wall Construction

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — A battle over coastal property rights is brewing in Half Moon Bay, California, as rising sea levels pose a growing threat to the state’s cherished coastline. Last winter, severe storms caused extensive damage along California’s coast, and while most of the destruction has been repaired, a different kind of turmoil is stirring in this residential area. Homeowners in the Casa Mira complex are fighting for the right to build sea walls to protect their properties from further erosion. The trouble began in 2016 when a severe storm caused 20 feet … Read more

Failed Construction Project Sparks $9.7 Million Lawsuit Against Salt Lake City Contractor

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OGDEN, Utah — The owners of an unfinished apartment complex in Ogden, Utah, have filed a lawsuit against Salt Lake City-based contractor Makers Line, accusing the company of cutting corners and causing the project to fail. This is the 19th lawsuit filed against Makers Line in the past year, but it is the largest, with the plaintiffs seeking damages of at least $9.7 million. The lawsuit, filed in 2nd District Court in Weber County, claims that Makers Line used untreated lumber that did not meet fire code standards in both the Union Walk project and … Read more