James S. Tupitza's Legal Cases (15)

Real estate

Estate of Lewis v. Jarrett et. al.

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OUTCOME: Favorable settlement at the end of trial.

This was a significant case involving the theft of a home in Philadelphia after the death of the owner. The owner's sons found the thief living in the house. When caught he immediately flipped the ho ... use to an investor. The investor delayed the litigation and retained possession of the house. In addition, the investor sued the real owners for over $600,000 in damages. Near the end of trial the investor was put through a difficult cross- examination. Before the Judge could render a verdict, the investor dropped his claims and bought the home from the estate on very favorable terms.

Real estate

Robal v. Charlestown Township Supervisors

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OUTCOME: Success through two appeals, third appeal pending.

Robal Associates sought to develop land it had owned for many years. Initially it wanted low density with 50,000 sq ft lots as per the township comprehensive plan. The township said no, follow our or ... dinance for townhouses. The township immediately rezoned the land to agriculture. We appealed and won at the local court level and the appeal to the Commonwealth Court. The developer then filed a plan and had 3 or 4 years of hearings at the township ending in a rejection. Our appeal to the Court of Common Pleas was successful as was our appeal to the Commonwealth Court. The township's request for reconsideration at the Commonwealth Court was just argued before the Court en Banc (the entire court). A decision is pending.

Construction and development

Brown v. Pulte Builders

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OUTCOME: Significant six figure victory for our client in arbitration.

We represented home buyers in claims for damages arising out of the purchase of a chemically contaminated new home. Claims were made for medical expenses, emotional damages and pain and suffering. Clai ... ms for violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law were not successful.

Real estate

Stead v. Rundatz

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OUTCOME: In the middle of jury trial, case dismissed on our motion.

We defended a home seller. The buyer sought $185,000 and claimed a failure to disclose water in the basement, structural defects and mold.

Real estate

Le v. Century 21 at the Helm

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OUTCOME: At end of trial, case was settled for the company's Insurance policy limits of $1,000,000.00

Suit against real estate brokerage company for failure to properly supervise a Salesperson who ran a fraudulent investment scheme.

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