[WSBARP] Undisclosed Unpermitted Septic Drainfield

[Dalynne Singleton]

I litigated this very issue in Kitsap county and lost.  One of my first trials out of law school.  If you email me personally, I will share the case information with you.  The only good thing that came out of the case was I fought paying attorney fees to the defendant's attorney as no one "won" per se (no damages awarded to either plaintiff or defendant) and I won that issue at the court of appeals.

Dalynne Singleton
Gourley Law Group
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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Mark Anderson
Sent: Monday, February 6, 2023 2:30 PM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBARP] Undisclosed Unpermitted Septic Drainfield

Dear All:
PC purchased a home in King County in June 2022.  In November, PC discovered an unpermitted septic drain field that had been installed by the former owners in an area that had been reserved for a future septic system if one was needed.  Had PC known of the existence of this drainfield, PC would not have purchased the home and, even if they had decided to go forward with the purchase, the value of the property would probably have been lower.
PC is looking for legal advice on the strength of a potential lawsuit to seek compensation for this nondisclosure.  Who of you out there would be willing to talk to this PC?  I will pass along any and all names.
Thanks.
Mark B. Anderson
ANDERSON LAW FIRM PLLC
821 Dock St  Ste 209  PMB 4-12
Tacoma, Washington 98402
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