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Jefferson, Matthew & Deborah v. Groundworks FRS, LLC, d/b/a Foundation Recovery Systems
Case Name:
Jefferson, Matthew & Deborah v. Groundworks FRS, LLC, d/b/a Foundation Recovery Systems
Case Number:
CVEQ007537
Date of Trial:
03/23/2026
Venue:
Davis County
Casetype/Claims:
CIVIL LAW - CONTRACT/COMMERCIAL - OTHER
Judge:
Amber Thompson
Plaintiff's Counsel:
James Larew
Defendant's Counsel:
Stephen Schemenauer
Verdict:
For Plaintiffs
Damages: $89,000.
Reduced by $38,900 (failure to mitigate) Net Verdict = $50,100
Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:
Statement of Case:
Plaintiffs claimed that Defendant breached the parties’ contract for foundation repairs to Plaintiff’s home causing damages. Defendant denied that it breached the contract and claimed Plaintiffs’ lack of maintenance caused the damages and that they failed to mitigate their damages by not allowing subsequent repairs after the work was done.
Injuries alleged:
Official Jury Verdict Form:
Civil Verdict Form.PDF
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