Director Denise Lambert and Associate Alexa Youssef of Galloway’s Houston office received a significant arbitration award in a recent construction defect case. With a carefully developed defense, the team delivered sophisticated representation that resulted in a favorable outcome for their clients.
Case Background
In this construction defect case, we represented the general contractor on a new construction on an existing foundation. The home was in a flood zone and had sustained extensive damage following a hurricane. Galloway’s client were contracted to elevate the home and make the conditioned living space on the second floor.
The evidence in this case established that Galloway’s client first breached the contract after receiving a letter from the homeowner about alleged defects when the project was 89% completed. The Claimant attempted to establish that an entire tear down was warranted with alleged damages of $1.3 million. Furthermore, he then alleged that the contractor had violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) and that he was entitled to treble damages, raising the total ask of the arbitrator to $4 million.
Lambert and Youssef partnered with Galloway’s client and experts in crafting a strategic defense in a week long binding arbitration. They systematically attacked the claimant’s allegations and experts, establishing that the Claimant failed to mitigate his damages by allowing the home to fall in disrepair in addition to addressing every allegation’s merits.
In the end, the arbitrator awarded the Claimant approximately 2% of the claimed damages, representing a considerable outcome in the client’s favor.
Galloway Construction Defect Representation in Texas
Construction defect and defective work claims can jeopardize business operations and finances, and Galloway attorneys provide targeted, result-driven representation whether the dispute arises from alleged defective work or broader defect liability exposure. From industry standards to testing protocols, we manage cases across residential and industrial projects with the expertise and experience clients trust.
Denise Lambert develops goal-oriented strategy for each case, always keeping in mind what judges, juries, and arbitration panels care about. She focuses her practice on construction and complex commercial litigation with tenacious advocacy and client-centered approaches.
Alexa Youssef builds lasting client relationships through communication, preparedness, and approachability. She implements result-oriented strategies in civil and construction litigation matters.
With another arbitration award for their clients, Galloway solidifies its reputation for legal excellence in Texas.
