This matter is on calendar for defendant/cross-complainant/cross-defendant U.S. Architectural Products, Inc.’s (“USAP’s”) motion for determination of good faith settlement in connection with its settlement of $195,000 with defendant/cross-complainant/cross-defendant Ryan Associates (“Ryan”) under Code of Civil Procedure (“CCP”) sections 877 and 877.6 and Tech-Bilt, Inc. v. Woodward-Clyde & Assoc. (1985) 38 Cal.3d 488. The unopposed Motion is GRANTED. This case arises out of allegations of defects in fiber cement panels installed at plaintiff Timothy Mott’s (“Plaintiff’s”) home located at 1861 Hale Road, Sonoma (the “Panels”). According to USAP’s Motion, the Panels were purchased by Ryan from USAP who had in turn purchased them from Plycem USA, Inc. (USAP had contended that Plycem USA, LLC (“Plycem”) assumed Plycem USA, Inc.’s liabilities in a merger.) Plaintiff sued general contractor Ryan Associates and USAP for breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty, negligence, and s
Hearing Date
February 13, 2019
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This matter is on calendar for defendant/cross-complainant/cross-defendant U.S. Architectural Products, Inc.’s (“USAP’s”) motion for determination of good faith settlement in connection with its settlement of $195,000 with defendant/cross-complainant/cross-defendant Ryan Associates (“Ryan”) under Code of Civil Procedure (“CCP”) sections 877 and 877.6 and Tech-Bilt, Inc. v. Woodward-Clyde & Assoc. (1985) 38 Cal.3d 488. The unopposed Motion is GRANTED. This case arises out of allegations of defects in fiber cement panels installed at plaintiff Timothy Mott’s (“Plaintiff’s”) home located at 1861 Hale Road, Sonoma (the “Panels”). According to USAP’s Motion, the Panels were purchased by Ryan from USAP who had in turn purchased them from Plycem USA, Inc. (USAP had contended that Plycem USA, LLC (“Plycem”) assumed Plycem USA, Inc.’s liabilities in a merger.) Plaintiff sued general contractor Ryan Associates and USAP for breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty, negligence, and s