CATENA et al v. NVR, INC.

  1. June 03, 2024

    'Luxury' Wasn't Part Of Mansion Deal, 3rd Circ. Told

    An attorney for a luxury home-building company asked the Third Circuit on Monday to throw out a six-figure judgment against the company for allegedly falling short on its promise to construct a high-end house for two Western Pennsylvania homeowners, arguing the customers' suit was not based on promises made in the contract but on vague marketing statements.

  2. March 20, 2023

    Court Says Tripled Consumer Damages Can Count For Fees

    Attorneys for two homebuyers who sued Heartland Homes can collect nearly $359,000 in fees and costs after a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled Monday that the fee request was reasonable based on either the jury's original award or the tripled damages allowed under the state's consumer protection law.

  3. March 16, 2023

    Tripled Damages Shouldn't Count For Fees, Homebuilder Says

    Attorney fees for a victorious plaintiff should be based on the jury's original damages award, not the tripled amount allowed under Pennsylvania's consumer protection law, counsel for Heartland Homes argued to a Pittsburgh federal judge Thursday.

  4. January 11, 2023

    Pa. Judge Triples $122K Jury Verdict Against Homebuilder

    A Pennsylvania federal judge tripled a $122,585 portion of a $146,462 jury verdict for a suit filed against homebuilding company NVR Inc. over an allegedly poorly built luxury home, agreeing with two homebuyers that the homebuilder violated state law in a way that warrants treble damages by misleading them about the quality of the home.