Defects

East Brandywine Homeowners Win $3.25 Million Verdict Against Builder for Construction Defects

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Downingtown, Pennsylvania — A jury in Chester County has awarded $3.25 million to three couples from East Brandywine Township in a case involving serious construction defects in their homes. These homeowners took legal action against Southdown Homes, the builder of their development, after experiencing significant water damage attributed to improper installation of building materials. The plaintiffs purchased their homes for prices ranging from $600,000 to $800,000 at a development known as the Estates at Hideaway Farms. Their lawsuits claimed that issues like water infiltration stemmed from faulty stucco and window installations, leading to substantial damage … Read more

Harley-Davidson Ordered to Pay $79 Million After Jury Finds Motorcycle Defects Caused Fatal Crash

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Geneseo, NY – In a landmark court decision, Harley-Davidson motorcycle company has been ordered to pay $287 million in damages for a defective motorcycle that caused a fatal crash, killing Pamela SinClair and seriously injuring her partner, Harold Morris. The tragic accident occurred in June 2020 when the couple’s three-wheeled motorcycle unexpectedly veered off the road in Hamlin Township, Pennsylvania. Despite the original jury award nearing $288 million after the trial, this sum was significantly reduced following an intervention by State Supreme Court Justice Craig J. Doran. Expressing agreement with Harley-Davidson’s argument that the initial … Read more

Former AIADMK Luminary N. Jothi Defects to DMK in High-Profile Political Shift

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Chennai, India – In a significant political development, former Rajya Sabha member and seasoned attorney N. Jothi has left the AIADMK to join the ranks of the ruling DMK party. The induction ceremony took place at the DMK’s headquarters on Wednesday and was overseen by the party’s president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Jothi, who notably served as a trusted legal advisor to the late AIADMK leader and former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, was welcomed into the DMK fold alongside top party leaders. This high-profile political switch was witnessed by key DMK figures … Read more

Allegations of Excessive Defects at Boeing 737 Max Supplier Spark Further Scrutiny

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WICHITA, Kan. – Court documents have revealed allegations of quality control issues at Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier for Boeing’s 737 Max planes. A former quality-control inspector reported finding a high number of defects at a Kansas plant. The allegations come in the wake of a recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9, where the fuselage suffered a blowout mid-flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded all Max 9 jets with similar door plugs after the incident and has launched an investigation into Boeing. Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of … Read more