Judge Refuses To Remand Construction Defects Suit, Trims Claims

Mealey's (November 30, 2016, 12:54 PM EST) -- LAS VEGAS — A proposed class of Nevada homeowners who are suing the builder and developer of allegedly defective homes must pursue their claims in federal court and cannot seek damages for strict liability and breach of implied warranty under Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) Chapter 116.4114, a federal judge ruled Nov. 27 (Brittany Lopez, et al. v. U.S. Homes Corporation, et al., No. 16-cv-01754-GMN-CWH, D. Nev.; 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 163571)....