Real Property Law

In Corriea, Jerry, et al. v. Suhre, Eric, et al., residents Gerald Corriea, Jerry Corriea, and Michelle Rosas sued their neighbors in a heated agricultural and residential dispute over leased farmland on County Road X in Glenn County, California. The Plaintiffs alleged that after purchasing the adjoining property, Defendant Eric Suhre attempted to break an existing farming lease and initiated a campaign of harassment with tenants Joshua and Jennifer Jensen to drive them off the land. Their complaint included claims for breach of lease, breach of quiet enjoyment, constructive eviction, trespass, nuisance, interference with prospective economic relations, and negligence. The Defendants denied all allegations, arguing that no harassment, interference, or contractual breaches occurred. After a multi-week civil trial, the jury issued a complete defense verdict on December 20, 2024. The panel found the Plaintiffs failed to prove any claim, awarding them no damages. The Court declared Defendant Eric Suhre the prevailing party and granted him recovery of litigation costs. The verdict ended a contentious property and neighbor dispute with a full victory for the Defendants.

A Miami-Dade County jury sided with contractor Mige Group, LLC, in a heated Coral Gables remodeling dispute against homeowners Waeil Hmidi and Margot Huber. The homeowners had accused the contractor of delays and substandard work, while Mige Group countered that the owners halted payments prematurely, breaching the contract first. After a two-week trial, the jury rejected all claims by the homeowners and found they had materially breached the agreement. The decision concluded a tense construction dispute that underscored the importance of payment compliance in residential contracts.

In a Miami-Dade contract and property law dispute, Jose A. Trespalacios, Jr., trustee of his living trust, sued Josue M. Navarro, Reliance Wholesale, Inc., and Reliance Group Investments, LLC. The case stemmed from an $8.5 million share sale agreement in which Navarro paid the first half but failed to pay the remaining $4.25 million. Trespalacios also sought partition of jointly owned property. The defense claimed performance was impossible due to alleged post-sale interference by Trespalacios. The jury sided with Trespalacios, awarding him the full unpaid balance and confirming unjust enrichment.

A Broward County jury ruled in favor of the Pride of Fort Lauderdale Lodge #652 and its national governing body in a property dispute over their historic lodge building. The jury found that Kevin Eutsey, Sator Investments, and others engaged in fraud and conspiracy by transferring the deed and securing a $1.365 million mortgage without required approvals. The verdict voided the deed and mortgage, restoring the property to the lodge and ending a years-long battle over ownership.

A family property battle in Miami Gardens ended with a jury siding with Sharon Lewis, who accused her niece and a notary of forging a deed to steal her home. After emotional testimony and evidence of a fraudulent notary stamp, the court awarded Sharon ownership and found both defendants liable for civil theft. The verdict cleared the title and ended a painful chapter tied to her late brother’s estate.

In a high-stakes family dispute, a Miami jury ruled in favor of Lucia Lopez, who faced eviction and financial claims from her daughter, Cindy Lopez. The case involved allegations of unlawful detainer, unjust enrichment, and property rights. The jury awarded no damages to Cindy.

In a dispute over an unpaid short-term loan and a bounced check, a Florida court awarded $725,000 to Parminder Gyani and his company, Humble Hustler Corp. The case arose from a $150,000 loan made to Katiuska Vegas in September 2022 for a foreclosure deal. Vegas issued a postdated check through Invepa Properties LLC, which was later dishonored due to insufficient funds. After paying only $5,000 and denying the transaction, Vegas and Invepa ignored a statutory demand. Gyani and Humble Hustler sued for breach of loan agreement, a worthless check, and fraud. In April 2025, the Court ruled for the Plaintiffs on Counts II, III, and IV, awarding $145,000 and $435,000 to Humble Hustler, and $145,000 to Gyani. It denied the fraud claim.

A Connecticut jury ruled in favor of Charles Weaver in a high-stakes real estate contract dispute, finding no breach in his decision to back out of a $225,000 home sale. Plaintiff Quinn Isaac had sued for $137,000 in damages after Weaver sold the same property months later for $362,000. The jury concluded the agreement had either been lawfully terminated or did not require Weaver to complete the sale, resulting in zero compensation for the buyer.

On February 5, 2024, Judge Tamara Mosbarger issued a final judgment in favor of the Defendants consistent with the jury verdict. No damages were awarded to the elderly woman who accused her landlords of negligence, disability discrimination, retaliation, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. On June 03, 2020, Nanette Jaques filed a disability discrimination and negligence lawsuit against her landlords before the California Superior Court, Butte County. Judges Tamara Mosbarger and Stephen E. Benson presided over this case. [Case number: 20CV01114] Plaintiff Nanette Jaques, a senior citizen, had been a long-term resident at 1200 Park Avenue, Chico, California, since April 2018. The property, located at 1200 Park Avenue, was owned by Defendant, 1200 Park Avenue, LP ("1200"). Defendant Butte County Affordable Housing Development Corporation ("BCAHDC") served as a general partner of 1200. Defendant Always With Integrity M

Court: Connecticut State, Waterbury Division, Superior Court Case Number: UWY-CV21-6063475-S Filed: December 13, 2021 Judges: Carletha Parkinson | John Cordani | W. Pierson Case Type: T90 - Torts - All other Plaintiff(s): Francia Romero Counsel for Plaintiff: Karen Elaine Haley   Defendant(s): City of Waterbury | Waterbury Development Corporation | Michael Gilmore | Thomas Watson | Stephen Conway | William Quinn Counsel for Defendants:

Court: California State, Los Angeles County, Superior Court Case Number: 23SMCV04597 Filed: September 19, 2023 Judges: H. Jay Ford, III Case Type: Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction) Plaintiff(s): PR SM Anacapa LLC Counsel for Plaintiff: Tania K. Cardoso   Defendant(s): Charmaine Friedman Counsel for Defendants: No Information available

Court: Pennsylvania State, Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, Civil Division Case number: LT-24-000064 Filed: January 19, 2024 Judge: Wagner Chelsa Case type: Arbitration; Landlord/Tenant Dispute (LT) Plaintiff: Meyers Management Counsel for Plaintiff: Kenneth G Scholtz | Tucker Arensberg, P.C. Defendant: Shakhnoza Yusufjonova | Kamolid Sharafitdi Counsel for Defendant: Shakhnoza Yusufjonova (pro se) Verdict date: March 21, 2024 Total damages awarded to the Plaintiff: $5,079.50 Meyers Management Co., (“Landlord”), a Pennsylvania business corporation, managed real property at 101 Governor’s Lan