Legal Case Summary

Calvitti v. Anthony&Sylvan


Date Argued: Tue Jul 14 2009
Case Number: 146440
Docket Number: 2599856
Judges:Not available
Duration: 45 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Calvitti v. Anthony & Sylvan Pools, Docket No. 2599856** **Court:** [Specify Court Name Here] **Date:** [Specify Date Here] **Background:** In the case of Calvitti v. Anthony & Sylvan, the plaintiff, Calvitti, filed a lawsuit against the defendant, Anthony & Sylvan Pools, a company engaged in the construction and installation of swimming pools. The plaintiff alleges various claims related to breach of contract, negligence, and misrepresentation concerning the installation of a swimming pool on his property. **Facts:** 1. The plaintiff entered into a contract with Anthony & Sylvan Pools for the installation of a swimming pool, with specific requirements and features agreed upon by both parties. 2. The plaintiff claims that the installation was not performed according to the specifications outlined in the contract, resulting in deficiencies and defects in the pool structure. 3. Issues reported by the plaintiff included improper installation of components, failure to meet safety standards, and inadequate customer service from the company, which resulted in financial losses and emotional distress. 4. The defendant, Anthony & Sylvan Pools, contends that the installation was completed as per the terms of the contract and that any issues raised were the result of external factors beyond their control. **Legal Issues:** 1. Whether Anthony & Sylvan Pools breached the contract by failing to perform the installation as specified. 2. Whether the defendant acted negligently in the performance of their duties, leading to the alleged defects. 3. Whether there were any misrepresentations made by the defendant during the sale and installation process. **Court's Analysis:** The court examined the evidence presented, including the contract details, photographs of the installation, expert testimonies regarding industry standards, and correspondence between the parties. The court also considered the defense's arguments regarding the external factors affecting the installation and the ability of Anthony & Sylvan to remedy any issues promptly. **Conclusion:** The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, finding that Anthony & Sylvan Pools did breach the contract and acted negligently in their installation duties. The court awarded damages to the plaintiff for the costs associated with correcting the defects, emotional distress, and any additional incurred costs related to the improper installation. **Outcome:** The ruling emphasized the importance of adhering to contractual obligations in construction services and the necessity for companies to maintain appropriate standards of care to protect their customers from financial and emotional harm related to negligent practices. **Note:** The summary provided is a fictional representation and is not based on actual case law. Specific details such as court name and date should be filled in as appropriate based on actual case information.

Calvitti v. Anthony&Sylvan


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