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2007 - Helemano Plantation
Attorney Scott Batterman and Gerald Clay. Inspection of site work and wellness center for construction defects, estimation of completed construction, amount billed % and cost to complete.
2007 - Routh Bolomet (homeowner)
Attorney John Winiki. Property 59-740 Alapio Place. Inspection of property damage by tree roots of neighbor's tree. Inspection of faulty roof installation.
2007 - Mark Greer (homeowner)
Enchanted Lakes home. Inspection of concrete pool deck and VMU v CMU wall damage caused by neighbor's mango tree roots.
2007 - Makizuru Residence
Attorney Stuart Feeley. 1537 Ala Noni Place. Faulty roof construction caused water damage to the home resulting in mold and friable asbestos.
2008 - Melinda Benson (homeowner)
Kuilima Estates. Attorney Stuart Feeley. Inspection of mold and water damage caused by upstairs neighbor's new shower installation.
2009 - Commodore Condo unit
Attorney Stuart Feeley. Investigation of noise due to wood floor installation and inspection of defective installation.
2009 - Ihona Condo Association
Investigation of defective wood shingle roofs on multiple townhouse buildings.
2009 - Haleiwa Surf Condo AOAO
Investigation of defective asphalt shingle roofs on two buildings.
2009 - Koolani Condo Association
Attorney Terry Revere. Investigation of construction defects ranging from water infiltration conditions, mechanical defects, roofing, windows. Mediation settlement $12.5 Million.
2009 - Richard Cate Jr. vs Property Management Co.
Failure to maintain the Kaneohe home
2010 - Jeff Woo (homeowner)
Attorney Randal Char and Frank O’Brien. Claudine Street Residence. Investigation of soil settlement and foundation slab and CMU wall cracks caused by poor engineering and construction.
2010 - Bisho Family
Attorney Blake Bushnell. Investigation of construction defects such as roof, deck, waterproofing, termite treatment and electrical issues.
2010 - Kahala Towers Condo Unit
Souza/Lo case. Bill Plum attorney. Investigation of defective ceramic tile flooring, improper location of electrical panel.
2011 - Takeuchi Residence
Inspection of defective design, footing and construction of rock retaining wall in Makakilo.
2011 - Joyce Nakama
Aina Haina home. Investigation of overbilled work by contractor, construction defects, poor workmanship.
2011 - Joyce Nakama
Waikiki Marina #4001. Inspection of water infiltration conditions coming from common area roof.
2011 - Sison Law Group
International Market Place. Slip/Fall PI case. Inspection of concrete walkway to determine cause of slip and fall.
2012 - Class Action Plaintiffs.
Law Firm Giraldi and Keese.
Ocean Pointe class action. Involving defects in PEX plumbing and hurricane ties.
2012 - Emily Lau - 1611 Kalaniuka Place.
Soil erosion and claim against the AOAO.
2012 - Gil's Construction
Mechanic's lien case. 44-283 A Kaneohe Bay Drive. Single Family residence.
2012 - John Min
3733 Lurline Drive. Single Family Home estate property inspection for sale of property.
2013 - Gerry Peters/HPS Construction
Various claims for defective work on remodeling work.
2013 - IPCR
Pohai Nani v. IPCR. Attorney Addison Bonner. Roof damage claim due to spalling repair.
2013 - David Scroggins
3027 Pualei Circle #107. Cast iron pipe leak and repairs. Diamond Head Alii.
2013 - Homeowner
Carolyn Hayashi attorney. 909 Kapiolani Blvd. #603. Investigation of water infiltration from common areas and mold in condo unit.
2013 - Bill Du
Claim for defective EIFS installation, water infiltration, poor design and construction. Hawaii Loa Ridge. 406 Lelekepue Pl.
2013 - Ed McGill
Bree Murdock v. Queen Emma Land Co. Slip and fall case.
2014 - Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald v. Nakasato Contractors. Construction defects.
2014 - Russell
Russell v. A&B Kakaako. Keola Lai condo unit. Construction defects. Attorney Christian Chambers.
2014 - Lorene Schleindl
Schleindl v. Centurey 21. Trip and fall case. Loose railing and concrete spalling.
2015 - Maggie Leung
2542 Date St. #403. Construction defects on renovation.
2015 - Tony Tran
976 Alakai St. Construction defects, contractor overpayment.
2015 - Audrey Lee
Lee. V. Reimers, AOAO Waikiki Grand. Slip and fall case involving back up in shower. Attorney Arne Phillips.
2015 - Trevor Brown
91-745 Ihipehu St. Repairs to single family home, lease dispute.
2016 - Nathan Kindig
Kings Gate #2105. Construction defects concerning whole condo unit remodel.
2016 - Horiuchi vs. Sunset Towers AOAO
Attorney Terry Revere. Horiuchi v. Sunset Towers AOAO, Bergeman Plumbing Group, Sagewater. Claim for wastewater damage to commercial condo unit due to cast iron pipe failures.
2016 - Audrey Lee vs. Castle Resorts (Waikiki Grand Hotel/Condo)
Slip and fall personal injury case in bathroom of the hotel unit due to defective drain piping and slippery flooring.
2016 - Commercial Tenant Item Hawaii Inc. vs. M. Noguchi and Susan Lyons
Attorney Jason Wong. Termination of commercial restaurant lease due to poor condition of the building and non -disclosed fire damage.
2017 - David Gulick vs. AOAO Royal Court
Condo owner in unit 16F claims water damage due to common areas. AOAO failure to investigate and repair.
2017 - Livingston vs. Alari/Denzer
Portlock homeowner claim of construction defects with installation of windows.
2017 - Dowers vs. Denzer
Lanikai homeowner claims contractor overcharged via various change orders, and delays in construction schedule.
2017 - AOAO Punahou Cliffs vs General Contractor NM Builders
Attorney Jeff Daley. General contractor hired to renovate one unit and caused a water leak that damaged 5 units in the building.
2017 - Diane Sueishi vs. Marco Polo AOAO
Dispute over concrete spalling in the unit that AOAO refused to acknowledge; that the conditions were caused by common areas.
2018 - Tropicana Village AOAO vs. DC Asphalt
Claim of defective asphalt paving job regarding large areas of roadways and parking lots.
2018 - Freitas/Nagato vs. GGP (Ala Moana Railing Case)
Death and Personal injury claim involving corroded railing and concrete spalling.
2018 - Estate of deceased unit owners vs. Marco Polo AOAO. Attorney Terry Revere
Lawsuit as a result of the high-rise building fire. The largest high-rise fire in Hawaii.
2018 - Sylvia Eihorn vs. Seller of Single-family house in Waialae Iki
Claim of improper seller disclosure due to drainage and water infiltration issues. Water coming up through the floor slab inside the house. Mold.
2018 - Kuulako AOAO vs. West Partners. Attorney Phil Lee
Claim of defective installation of wood fencing throughout the property.
2018 - Keefer vs. Brogan & Real Estate Brokers
None Disclosure of material facts single family home at Hawaii Loa Ridge
2019 - Hale Mahiai AOAO vs. DC Asphalt
Claim of defective asphalt paving job.
2019 - 1314 Akeke St Property. Tim Fulkerson vs. Seller of Kailua House.
Attorney Jordon Kimura. Claim of improper seller disclosure due to drainage and water infiltration issues. Water coming up through the floor slab inside the house. Mold.
2019 - Kristina Pikunas vs. AOAO Harbor View Plaza and Sealmasters.
Attorney Willy Sink. Personal injury trip and fall case based on inadequate signage during an ongoing spalling repair construction project.
2019 - John Foti vs. General Contractor Coulter Construction Inc.
Defective asphalt paving job causing poor drainage, ponding, drainage back-ups in Kapahulu Commercial center located at 563 Kapahulu A.ve.
2019 - Castaway Construction/Maui Plumbing vs. Pearlridge Gardens and Tower AOAO. Attorney Terry Revere.
Dispute over defective cast iron drainpipe lining (CIPP)
2019- Kokua Foundation for Fire Safety and Recovery vs. Marco Polo Apartments Inc. et al. Attorney Terry Revere
Marco Polo Fire Case
2020 - Koike Estate
Attorney Trevor Brown. Inspection/consultation regarding condition analysis and cost to repair of single -family house in Salt Lake to determine current condition for the real estate appraiser to establish a current market value of the real property.
2020 - Meyer vs. Brink Roofing. Attorney Mitchell Wong
Claim of defective roofing construction on a single-family house in Kailua.
2020 - Waialua Shopping Center. Attorney Stuart Feeley
Inspection of commercial shopping center to establish repair items for settlement between lease holder and sublessee.
2020 - Boyce vs. Iolani Court Plaza AOAO. Attorney Steve Shaw
Dispute regarding concrete spalling of enclosed lanai caused by common area, and not unit owner responsibility.
2020 - Shirley Kwan vs. AOAO Summer Palace. Attorney Steve Shaw
Dispute regarding building roof leak into the condo unit. Inaction by Board. Mold claim.
2021 - Karen Arakaki v. Graham Builders. Private mediation.
Claim of construction defects, improper drainage and grading. Delayed construction schedule. Private mediation.
2021 - Seabreexe Apartments. Client: David Wood.
Construction valuation at time of death for total luxury renovation for IRS estate tax purposes.
2021 - Alii Villas AOAO vs. Tamarock Construction. Attorney Adrian Chang
Attorney Charles Hunter. Claim of incomplete spalling repair and cost to correct at $600K.
2021 - Polly Pallavika (Unit 316) vs. Kaimana Marina AOAO
Water damage and mold claim due to cracked common area sewer drainpipe.
2021 - Amelia Boss vs. Mac Builders. Attorney Adrian Chang
Single family homeowner in Kailua claim of construction defects in building a new lanai.
2021 - David Day (unit 704) vs. Victoria Tower AOAO. Attorney Steve Shaw
Delays in repairing the condo unit after a fire in the building caused the fire, smoke and water damage.
2021 - Unit owners C and D vs. Waiau Gardens Kai G2 AOAO. Attorney Carol Rosenberg
Dispute over water damaged foundation and flooring, mold claims caused by common area drainage problems.
2021 - Pili Mai AOAO vs. Brookfield Homes (Developer)
Various construction defect claims prior to developer transition. Painting, roofing, wood installation, concrete, drainage conditions, HVAC defects etc.
2021 - Block vs. Lloyd's of London, Attorney Margaret Wille
Case involving insurance claim for volcanic impact on a single-family house in Puna district.
2022 - Queen Emma Gardens tenant issue. Attorney Carolyn Oshiro
Tenant claimed that the Association did not repair the lanai properly causing damages and a slip and fall condition. Tenant disputed hid eviction notice with the unit owner.
2022 - AOAO Emerson Gardens vs. one unit owner. Attorney Taylor Gray and John Zalewski.
Unit owner did excavation and grading work, installed a rock wall and fencing without board approval. Building codes were not followed and no building permit was obtained.
2022 - Unit owner Lily Liu (Unit 1903) vs. Chateau Waikiki AOAO. Attorney Steve Shaw
Unit owner claims of unusual noises come from unit above due to tenant and common area building piping.
2022 - Mark Brown/Ed Hampton vs. Hokua AOAO Board and General Manager. Attorney Terry Revere
Claim that the board did not notify the developer in a timely manner regarding various construction defects. Construction defects.
2022 - AOAO Harbor Lights vs. Maui Plumbing Inc. Attorney Dan Oyasato
Claim for defective pipe lining (CIPP) in cast iron piping stacks.
2023 - Olson Trust vs. Kona Seaside Inc. Attorney Gary Grimmer
Dispute over condition of premises due to cancellation of commercial lease.
2024 - Doversola Trust vs. Irene Rea. Attorney: Pro Se
Landlord tenant litigation over use of premises and no building permit for the leased premises.
2024 - Lacerdo vs. Butler. Partition. Attorney Bryan Chee
Action involving the dispute over the value of repair of one house, and partition of another house.
2024 - Lahaina Wildfire Cases. Attorney firm representing Plaintiffs: Robins Cloud LLP.
Various separate residential and commercial building owners (40 + count) vs. Various named Defendants such as City and County of Maui, Hawaiian Electric Industries et. al.
2025 - Estern vs. Chan
Claim for damages to rock wall and property resulting from tree roots, grading and excavation on the neighboring property.
2026 - Dubin vs. Harbor Court AOAO
Personal injury case resulting from no handrailing at stairs of the entrance to the building.
2026 - Neely vs. Sun Run
Construction defect clain involving improperly installed PV system that resulted in roof leaks.
2026 - Koga vs. Howard Hughes et. al. al
Personal injury case involving a contract worker who fell into an open trench.
2026 - Knight vs. Tall Builders
Construction claims case involving overbilling and defective work.
BOOKS -Written and published by Lance Luke (updated April 15, 2026)
Everything the City Wants You to Know about the Rail
09/15/2016
How Safe is Your Building?
10/11/2022
Monster Houses
10/21/2022
Concrete Spalling Repair Guide: Concrete Does Not Last Forever
04/07/2023
Cast Iron Drain Piping: Replace Now/Later
04/20/2023
Hazardous Building Materials- Be Aware
07/21/2023
Premises Liability: Avoid tahe Lawsuit
06/27/2023
Lahaina Wildfire
09/03/2023
Nail It: How To Team Up With Your Contractor
02/14/2024
Senior Safety In The Home: Practical Guidelines for Everyday Safety
05/29/2024
RAAC Exposed: The Hidden Threat in Our Walls: A Global Call to Action Against Structural Vulnerabilities
04/25/2024
Painting: Primer to the Rest of the Story: There’s More to It That the Color
07/08/2024
Contractor Licensing- The Facts Revealed
08/31/2024
Flooring & Sound Transmission Issues
09/04/2024
Developer Transition: Broken Promises
09/07/2024
Fire/Life Safety in High-Rise Buildings
09/12/2024
HOA Design Review: The AOAO Protocol
09/14/2024
Electrical Systems: The Shocking Truth
09/17/2024
Waterproofing - Failure Prevention
09/20/2024
Roofing- Facts to be on Top
10/01/2024
Reserve Studies - Faults and Pitfalls
10/03/2024
Construction Defects: The Bad and the Ugly
10/08/2024
Asphalt Reconstruction 101/102
10/08/2024
Hurricane Ties: Don’t Be Blown Away
10/09/2024
Lot/Grade Drainage: The Correct Flow
10/12/2024
Railing Failure Issues: Safety First. Inspect and Protect
10/17/2024
Getting the Most From Your HOA
11/13/2024
Community Manager: Maximizing Your HOA's Potential
11/15/2024
Why Hire a Construction Manager?
11/15/2024
Hawaii's Condo Insurance Crisis
11/15/2024
Building Envelope: It's a Wrap
11/19/2024
Warranties in Construction: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
11/22/2024
Construction Warranties - Read the Fine Print
11/30/2024
The Sagrada Familia - A Masterpiece of Art and Architecture
12/12/2024
The Millennium Story - The Sinking Building
12/17/2024
Building Codes & Permits - Hawaii Edition
12/21/2024
Grenfell Tower Fire- The Real Story
12/24/2024
Florida Building Collapse: Fatal Flaws in Construction, or Lack of Maintenance and Repairs?
12/24/2024
Air Conditioning - Fresh Air Facts Book
12/29/2024
Top Ten OSHA Violations
01/01/2025
Wood Repair- Methods to the Madness
01/11/2025
The Cost of Celebration: The Tragic Impact of Fireworks in Hawaii
01/16/2025
Lost in Ashes: The Events of a Burning City
02/08/2025
If Walls Could Talk: Stories from a Troubled Building
02/08/2025
Rebuilding Your Home After a Disaster
02/16/2026
Vog and Buildings
02/20/2025
How Long Does it Lasts?
03/18/2025
Contractor Bidding- Avoid the Rip-off
04/03/2025
Home Safety for the Holidays
04/08/2025
Managing Water Intrusion Tackling Leaks, Drainage, and Mold in Buildings
04/09/2025
Rebuilding Los Angeles
04/09/2025
Is Your Home Safe from Natural Disasters?
04/11/2025
Fixing Building Foundation Problems
04/11/2025
Contractor Bidding- Avoid the Ripoff
04/18/2025
Types of Engineers for your Construction Project
04/24/2025
Is Your Home Safe from Natural Disasters?
05/14/2025
The Real Estate Development Process
05/07/2025
Condo Remodeling from Design to Execution
05/15/2025
Fire Prevention
05/25/2025
The 7 Stages of Construction
05/27/2025
Real Estate Disclosure
06/06/2025
Why Building Permit Takes So Long in Honolulu
07/03/2025
Emergency Generators
07/05/2025
Window Safety Hazard and Lawsuits
07/09/2025
Top Secret: Royal Presidential Scam
07/17/2025
Aloha Stadium From Rust to Dust
07/25/2025
Plumbing Let It Flow
08/07/2025
Condo Safety Blueprint
08/16/2025
Hawaii Electrical Inspections
08/28/2025
History of Major Disasters in Hawaii
09/02/2025
Just Venting About Vent Cleaning
09/12/2025
The Termite Story - They're Always Hungry
09/23/2025
Lead Pipes: A Hidden Threat — History, Hazards, and the Path to Clean Water
09/30/2025
Reading & Understanding Soil Reports
10/02/2025
History of Railing Failures in Hawaii
10/23/2025
The Definition of Good Workmanship in the Construction Industry
10/25/2025
Top Ten Condominium Capital Improvement Projects
12/11/2025
How Safe Is Your Building? 4TH edition
12/28/2025
Inferno by Design
01/16/2026
Climate Change, Global Warming: Real or Fake News?
01/24/2026
Feral Chickens on Kauai
02/02/2026
Ancient Buildings in Italy Defective
02/10/2026
Building Materials
02/24/2026
Fire Code Inspections
03/01/2026
Construction Inspections
03/19/2026
Construction Management Process
03/24/2026
Problems in the Construction Industry
04/03/2026
Short Roofing Nails Void Warranties
04/04/2026
BOOKS -Written and published by Lance Luke (and co-authors)
Beat the Curve by Brian Tracy (Amazon Best Seller)
11/19/2015
The Big Question by Larry King (Amazon Best Seller)
03/15/2018
Mindset Matters by Jack Canfield (Amazon and Barnes & Noble Best Seller)
08/08/2024
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