LV condo owners settle construction defect suit

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Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000 | 11 a.m.

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The Coves Homeowner Association, representing owners of a Las Vegas condominium complex with construction defects, said it won a $2.75 million settlement in a lawsuit filed in Clark County District Court against a Las Vegas developer.

The suit, filed by Coves attorneys Robert Sparks and Thomas E. Miller against Plus Reiger Construction Inc., claims the defects were a result of building code violations and architectural deficiencies and included roof and window leaks, sheet metal flashing failures, improperly sloped decks, plumbing problems and electrical deficiencies.

Miller said the resolution was complex because the developer had performed a substantial portion of the work rather than hiring subcontractors, which reduced the number of parties available to contribute to a global settlement.

Under the settlement, each condominium unit owner will receive $21,484, he said.

Plus Reiger's attorney declined comment.