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Mediation Cases
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have mediated one hundred thirty-six cases at the court. These cases
fall under the following categories:
Contractor cases (25)
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Landscaper did yard work and was never paid. Clients claimed that
they had cancelled the work.
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Client claimed that a kitchen contractor caused damage, did a bad
job and did not complete the work.
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Client claimed that a contractor did not complete a wall properly
and caused damage.
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Client sued a de-leader for failing to do a complete job and for
spending less time on the job than he had anticipated.
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De-leader sued a general contractor for non-payment for extra work.
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Customers claimed that roofing work was done improperly.
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Sub-contractor sued contractor for payment for heating/cooling work.
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Contractor failed to complete back fill.
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Landscaper installed defective drywall.
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Sub-contractor sued for payment for grass seeding.
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Sub-contractor sued for return of tools after leaving a roofing job.
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Sub-contractor sued for payment for rental of backhoe.
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Landlord sued contractor for failing to repair a roof.
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Client alleged that pest control company failed to rid his property
of carpenter ants and bees.
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Sub-contractor sued contractor for construction work on residential
properties.
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Homeowner sued contractor for failing to re-grade a driveway
properly.
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Plaintiff sued for return of her deposit for replacement of bulkhead
doors.
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Homeowner claimed that new windows were installed improperly and
requested reimbursement for damaged storm windows.
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Plaintiff sued plumber for return of deposit when plumber failed to
begin the job.
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Sub-contractor sued contractor for payment for plumbing work.
Employment (10)
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Employer failed to pay a real estate broker’s commission because he
did not complete documentation.
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Hairdresser sued esthetician who allegedly stole supplies when she
left her job.
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Employer did not reimburse a nanny for plumbing and other expenses.
Claimed money order was sent but it was lost in the mail.
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Employer never paid a temporary agency because he was unhappy with
the employee.
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Sub-contractor sued contractor for payment for “roadie” work for
conference.
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Ex-employee owed money to car dealer for auto supplies.
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Truck driver sued employer for overtime pay.
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Employee sued computer store for overtime and back pay.
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Sub-contractor sued contractor for payments for marketing work.
Landlord/Tenant (23)
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Failure to return a security deposit.
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Refusal to pay increase in rent.
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Refusal to pay utility and gardening bills.
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Damage to an apartment.
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Failure to remove items from a rented space.
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Failure to pay rent.
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Roommate dispute over bills.
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Failure to notify tenant about deposit bank for a security deposit.
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Failure to report interest on a security deposit and overpayment of
rent.
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Tenant sued for reimbursement for installation of carpet.
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Tenant appealed landlord’s judgment for lost rent when he broke a
lease.
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Tenant obtained a temporary restraining order that forced a landlord
to allow her to move back into the premises after an illegal
eviction. The parties reached a monetary settlement, and the tenant
agreed to find another apartment.
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Plaintiff sued sub-lessor for renting apartment to another tenant
after he had paid first and last month’s rent and had a rental
application approved.
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Tenant sued landlord for damage to his farming property caused by an
eminent domain taking for a pipeline.
Motor Vehicle Tort (16)
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Property damage.
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Customer sued towing company for damage to her oil pan.
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Property damage due to low clearance in a parking garage.
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Car rental agency sued a customer for failure to pay for property
damage to a vehicle.
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Plaintiff sued for whiplash injuries when her car was rear-ended.
Mediated pre-trial conference.
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Car rental agency sued an unauthorized driver for property damage.
The mediation was conducted in Spanish.
Collections (38)
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For non-payment of dentist bills.
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Non-payment of an insurance contract.
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Failure to pay back a loan.
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Non-payment of an alarm company’s bill.
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Non-payment of an electric bill.
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Failure to pay bills for respiration equipment.
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Non-payment of lawyer’s fee for condominium documents.
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Failure to pay for gym membership fees.
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Landscaper sued a client for nonpayment of bills.
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Mechanic sued customer for repairs to salvage vehicle with no
warranty.
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Plaintiff sued for reimbursement for a used vehicle when the
transmission failed after a few weeks.
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Failure to make credit card payments.
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Non-payment of cleaning service “lock-out” fees.
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Plaintiff sued after-school program for charging fees after she
withdrew her child.
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Failure to pay for advertising space.
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Animal hospital sued for non-payment for dog surgeries.
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Non-payment of nursing home fees.
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Plaintiff sued for the cost of new tires when the used car he bought
failed inspection.
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Car dealership sued for failure to turn over insurance money
received for property damage to the defendant’s automobile.
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Surveyor sued clients for non-payment of fees.
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Company sued a lawyer for accepting embezzled checks from a client
fund account.
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Photographer sued for final payment for wedding albums.
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Therapist sued patient’s father for payment for missed appointments.
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Non-payment of car repair bill.
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Accountant sued for failure to pay fees.
Printing jobs (4)
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Printer charged a higher price than indicated on the estimate.
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Printer made slips for a hotel, and the hotel never paid.
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Artist made bags, etc. for an optical company and the printing was
defective.
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Party planner made napkins, mint boxes, etc. for a bar mitzvah, and
the client was not happy with the results and did not pay.
Purchase and sale of real estate (5)
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Sale fell through when it was discovered that the property was not a
two-family house.
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Attorney delayed closing and the sale fell through.
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Real estate taxes were overly high because the executor of an estate
had not applied for an elderly tax abatement.
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Buyer sued a broker for failure to make household repairs prior to
the closing.
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Neighbor was sued for failure to pay his percentage of a real estate
tax bill on purchased land.
Consumer-Retailer (13)
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Customer sued an airline when he lost money because a consolidator
sold him a bogus ticket.
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Client sued to get a refund because he claimed a customized
hairpiece was defective.
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Customer sued because she wanted to return a diamond ring setting
and the jeweler would not refund her money.
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Customer sued when a dry cleaner lost the pants from a custom-made
suit.
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Customer sued when a fan died and the store refused to issue a
refund.
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Customer sued tailor for ruining two suits.
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Plaintiff sued for failure to pay for wedding videotape and clients
counter-claimed for unfair debt collection practices
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Child transportation company sued for non-payment of contract.
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Customer sued breeder for failing to disclose hip and other defects
in a dog.
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Customer sued a jeweler for damaging a ring when enlarging it.
Jeweler claimed she was disruptive in his store.
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Failure to return a drill press.
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Customer sued a jeweler for damaging a gold nugget when adding a
bracket to it.
Moving company (3)
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Damaged furniture and other items.
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Broke a bed, took it for repair, and failed to return it.
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Claim for broken antiques and glass shelf.
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