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Paul and Wendy Meng v. Drees Co.
Date: 03-14-2009
Case Number: Not Available
Judge: Thomas D. Horne
Court: Circuit Court, Loudoun County, Virginia`
Plaintiff's Attorney: David Wise, Waters & Wise, PLLC, Fairfax, Virginia
Defendant's Attorney: Not Available
Description:
Paul and Wendy Meng sued Drees Co. on a negligence, fraud and violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act theories claiming that there new home built by Drees was contaminated with extensive mode that made them sick.
The Mengs sued the Drees Co. in August 2007 after leaky basement windows caused mold to grow inside their $900,000 house. They said the toxin-producing mold gave their family health problems and forced them to move out. Paul Meng, a former college track runner, developed asthma, and Wendy Meng experienced severe migraines that forced her to sleep in the closet because of sensitivity to light.
Drees claimed that it acted responsibly throughout the construction of the Mengs' home.
The Mengs sued the Drees Co. in August 2007 after leaky basement windows caused mold to grow inside their $900,000 house. They said the toxin-producing mold gave their family health problems and forced them to move out. Paul Meng, a former college track runner, developed asthma, and Wendy Meng experienced severe migraines that forced her to sleep in the closet because of sensitivity to light.
Drees claimed that it acted responsibly throughout the construction of the Mengs' home.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $4.75 million reduced to $1.4 million by the court.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Paul and Wendy Meng v. Drees Co.?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $4.75 million reduced to $1.4 million by the court.
Which court heard Paul and Wendy Meng v. Drees Co.?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Loudoun County, Virginia`, VA. The presiding judge was Thomas D. Horne.
Who were the attorneys in Paul and Wendy Meng v. Drees Co.?
Plaintiff's attorney: David Wise, Waters & Wise, PLLC, Fairfax, Virginia. Defendant's attorney: Not Available.
When was Paul and Wendy Meng v. Drees Co. decided?
This case was decided on March 14, 2009.