Calloway v. City of Reno
Nevada Supreme Court
993 P.2d 1259 (2000)
Relevant factsFree
Homeowners (plaintiffs) sued the City of Reno and various contractors (defendants) in tort and contract after defective materials and framing caused water damage to their attached homes, without any claim of personal injury; the trial court granted the contractors summary judgment, ruling that purely economic losses from a defective product are not recoverable in tort absent personal injury or damage to separate property, and the homeowners appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a plaintiff can recover in tort for purely economic losses arising from construction defects in a home, absent personal injury or damage to property other than the defective structure itself.