Bolton vs. McManaway

Mar 03, 2009

OUTCOME: Defense Verdict for Tenants

This eviction case went to trial in front of an Orange County judge. The landlord, an attorney, was attempting to evict defendants after serving a 60-day notice. The judge ruled that the eviction was f ... iled to retaliate against the tenants for filing a complaint against the landlord with the Fair Housing Department. The tenants won the case and were awarded reimbursement of their attorney's fees from the landlord.