Ronald LeClere vs. Top Notch Contracting Inc.


Case Name:Ronald LeClere vs. Top Notch Contracting Inc.
Case Number:CVCV083886
Date of Trial:10/03/2025
Venue:
Johnson County
Casetype/Claims:CIVIL - OTHER ACTIONS, Breach of contract, consumer fraud

Judge:Chad A. Kepros

Plaintiff's Counsel:Michael NeuerburgDefendant's Counsel:Peter Riley

Verdict:Mixed. For Plaintiff on Plaintiff’s claim of breach of contract; for Defendant on Plaintiff’s Claim of Consumer Fraud; for Plaintiff on Defendant’s Claim for Breach of Contract (jury found prior material breach by Defendant).
Damages: $9,964.93 for Plaintiff

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Statement of Case:
LeClere alleges a claim of breach of contract and a claim of consumer fraud against Top Notch. LeClere alleges that Top Notch installed a roof which was defective and nonconforming. Top Notch denies that it breached the contract or any express warranty and denies that it engaged in consumer fraud. Top Notch alleges a claim of breach of contract against LeClere. Top Notch alleges LeClere still owes for the services Top Notch provided in installing a roof. LeClere denies that he breached the contract.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
LeClere Reporter.pdfLeClere Reporter.pdf

Documents of interest:
(when available)		LeClere Jury Instructions.pdfLeClere Jury Instructions.pdf

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