California Court of Appeal

In an action for latent construction defects, equitable tolling can be invoked to toll the 10-year statute of limitations for any period in which defendants repaired or attempted to repair defects in the construction.

Appellate Information

• Decided 04/30/2002
• Published 05/01/2002

Judges

• RIVERA, J.

Court

• California Court of Appeal

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Scott Williams, Williams, Wester, Hall & Nadler, for Jackson Plaza Homeowners Association., S. Mitchell Kaplan, Kathleen A. Foley, Gordon & Rees, San Francisco, for W. Wong Construction., John W. Chapman, Kurt T. Hendershott, Alameda, Chapman & Intrieri, for Alcal Roofing and Insulation., Jack T. Friedman, Tara Narayanan, Carroll, Burdick & McDonough, Walnut Creek, John N. Carr, Lewis, D'Amato, Brisbois & Bisgaard, Christian Lucia, Valerian, Patterson, Field & McGraw, for Atlas Heating and Ventilating Co., Ltd., Brian S. O'Malley, Glaspy & Glaspy, Walnut Creek, for New West Roofing, Inc., Susan H. Handelman, Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley, for Gonzalez Roofing & Waterproofing Company.