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Utah Families Sue Over Collapsing Soil Homes
20 Mar
Summary
- 21 Nephi couples allege newly built homes have critical structural issues.
- Homes built on collapsible soil, ignoring engineering requirements.
- Homeowners report cracks, sloped floors, and dangerous radon levels.
Twenty-one couples in Nephi, Utah, have filed a civil complaint against real estate and construction companies, citing significant structural problems in their newly constructed homes. The families allege their properties, built in 2022 and 2023, were constructed on collapsible soil and that essential engineering requirements were disregarded.
Homeowners have reported alarming issues such as cracks in drywall, sloped floors, doors that no longer latch, and cracks in basement floors allowing dangerous levels of radon to enter. These problems began to appear shortly after construction, with some issues surfacing before homeowners even closed on their properties.
The lawsuit names Riding Siding Construction, GeoStrata (which prepared the soil report), and Salisbury Homes, along with its agents, as defendants. The complaint details alleged failures to adhere to the geotechnical report's requirements, leading to the current structural integrity concerns.
Plaintiffs are seeking substantial damages, believing the repairs could cost millions of dollars. The homeowners expressed a desire for their homes to be repaired rather than having to move or sell, aiming to recoup their investment and ensure their homes are safe for their families.
