But in hacking away at Murray's home, the workers left the stucco unsealed, so that water could still get in. I didn't sweat blood, sweat and tears to lose three-fifths of my assets. They just don't know who they're dealing with. Clients such as Murray are looking for a solution from lawyers Stookey and Brooks. The lawyers urge homeowners to make haste.
Lawyers typically take a third of any award.
Savannah deteriorated, a victim of water intrusion and termites. He filed suit and won a settlement to strip the synthetic stucco off the building and replace it with traditional stucco. He would not reveal how much he won, saying the terms of the settlement prevent him from doing so. Of the 23 cases the lawyers have handled, just three have been completely settled and another three have been partially settled. Again, the lawyers said they could not reveal the terms of the settlements.