Highlighted Case Studies
Flooding from Upstream Development
by Ruvin Grutman | April 16, 2024 | Case Studies | 0 Comments
Drowning due to Negligent Design
by Ruvin Grutman | April 16, 2024 | Case Studies | 0 Comments
Negligent design can cause monetary damages to property and in worse cases, can cost lives. This was a sad story of a life needlessly lost due to a combination of failures.
During a heavy rainstorm, a driver attempted to drive down and through a flooded underpass. The driver severely underestimated the depth of the water, became trapped and ultimately lost their life.
Blocked View
by Ruvin Grutman | April 16, 2024 | Case Studies | 0 Comments
Easements come in all flavors, but one that is often overlooked is the view corridor. In this example, a property owner constructed a block wall which encroached into a neighbor’s view easement.
Safety Code Violation Resulting in Serious Injury
by Ruvin Grutman | April 16, 2024 | Case Studies | 0 Comments
Building Safety Codes can cause serious injuries and cost lives if not properly followed. In this case, improperly installed drainage outlet coverings allowed a small child to gain entry into the drainage system. Due to the inherit dangerous nature of drainage systems and low oxygen levels, the child lost consciousness and suffered brain injuries.
New Home Construction Defects Arbitration
by Ruvin Grutman | April 16, 2024 | Case Studies | 0 Comments
Hotel Roof Hurricane Damage
by Ruvin Grutman | April 16, 2024 | Case Studies | 0 Comments
This case is a perfect example of why proper inspections are so important no matter the size of the project.
During a hurricane, a newly built hotel experienced costly roof damage. The Architect on the project insisted that the design should have withstood hurricane force winds with almost no damage.
Denied Easement
by Ruvin Grutman | April 16, 2024 | Case Studies | 0 Comments
Easements can be tricky to navigate and in some cases to either prove their existence or non-existence. In this case, a property owner was being denied the ability to make improvements by their neighbor on an easement granted to them.