"The suit alleges that Amcal General Contractors of Westlake Village and its subsidiaries failed to meet basic minimum construction standards, breaching construction codes for electrical wiring, plumbing, landscaping, waterproofing, retaining walls and sound reduction for the Ventura Freeway, which runs just a few feet away from the complex."
"Residents of the Holly Grove Street complex say that although some units have had no problems at all, others have seen significant damage. Some complain of mildew created by recurring water leaks, crumbling stucco outside the buildings and fumes from improperly placed heater vents that drift into patio areas."
"Other complaints include faulty building design and sound walls between the complex and the highway that reach only as high as the second floor of the buildings, even though many of them are three stories high."
The Groves of Thousand Oaks homeowners association filed a lawsuit against Amcal General Contractors and its subsidiaries for failing to meet basic construction standards at their 90-unit, 16-building condominium complex. The suit alleges violations in electrical wiring, plumbing, landscaping, waterproofing, retaining walls, and sound reduction for the nearby Ventura Freeway. Residents report significant damage including mildew from water leaks, crumbling stucco, heater vent fumes, and inadequate sound walls that only reach the second floor of three-story buildings. The suit seeks court-determined repair costs, property damage compensation, loss of market value, and punitive damages. Amcal's president categorically denied all allegations. The complex was completed in late 1992 with units marketed in 1993.
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