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Victory for Tenants in Class-Action Lawsuit

C&S secured a $1 million dollar settlement in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of former tenants at the D Street, East First Street, and F Street Apartments in Salida. The D Street apartments were deemed uninhabitable by the Chaffee County Building Department and Salida Police Department in 2017.

C&S secured a $1 million dollar settlement in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of former tenants at the D Street, East First Street, and F Street Apartments in Salida. The D Street apartments were deemed uninhabitable by the Chaffee County Building Department and Salida Police Department in 2017. Tenants of the Mehos properties endured appalling conditions, including insect infestations, lack of heat or hot water, mold, and various other substandard conditions. 

The settlement resulted in substantial payments to class members, including reimbursement of rent and damage deposits, non-economic damages, and additional damages for minor tenants.
 
The settlement comes after a prolonged six-year battle led by partner Matt Hobbs, with assistance from Charlie Cain and Brad Kloewer.  For more information, read the article.