Our client was managing her father’s Los Angeles apartment building under power of attorney due to his declining health. Around the time of his passing, the property was sold to a real estate investment company owned by an attorney. The buyer later sued both our client and her father’s estate, alleging non-disclosure of property defects, including lack of proper permitting and a wrongful tenant eviction.
Throughout the litigation, the plaintiff repeatedly failed to meet critical legal deadlines—missing required submissions for discovery, expert designations, and a statutory 998 settlement offer.
How Stone & Sallus Helped:
Stone & Sallus carefully tracked and exposed the plaintiff’s litigation missteps, using them to strategically weaken the case. By pointing out these procedural failures, the firm placed significant pressure on the opposing party.
As a result, the plaintiff agreed to settle for a nominal amount, with our client paying nothing. Stone & Sallus’s legal strategy protected the client’s interests and helped her effectively defend her father’s estate, achieving a just and cost-free resolution.
