Property Dispute Lawsuit Against Fieldstone LLC Settled for $287K
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Summary of the Legal Action
Rachele and Carmine Malangone filed a lawsuit against Fieldstone, LLC; Connecticut Concrete Solutions, LLC (CCS); and BHH Affiliates, LLC.
Contract and Misrepresentation
The Malangones had contracted with Fieldstone and CCS to purchase a parcel of land within the Fieldstone Planned Community. They intended to build a two-bedroom home on the property. Fieldstone and its agents assured them that all necessary approvals, including an amendment to the community’s Declaration, were already in place to permit the construction. However, Fieldstone failed to secure this amendment. The plaintiffs alleged that they entered the contract based on these false and misleading assurances.
Consequences of the Misrepresentation
The Plaintiffs relied on the inaccurate representations regarding the property’s buildability. As a result, they ended up with a piece of land that could not support the home they had planned. This led to emotional distress, frustration, and disruption of their housing plans, as they were unable to proceed with the intended construction.
Financial and Emotional Losses
The Malangones sought damages in excess of $15,000, excluding interest and costs. Their claimed losses included payments made under the purchase agreement, a decrease in property va
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