Jury Returns Split Verdict For Homeowners, Builder On Contract, IFCA Claims

Mealey's (May 23, 2022, 7:57 AM EDT) -- CHICAGO — After a four-day trial, a federal jury in Illinois on May 9 found that a homebuilder breached its sales agreement by installing improper floor framing and awarded the homeowners $105,750.  The jury found in favor of the builder on the homeowners’ claim that it violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act (ICFA) by installing wood veneer cabinets rather than cabinets made from solid wood....