FRESNO – The city of Fresno is seeking reimbursement from the owners of a property after the city demolished it after multiple code violations.
City of Fresno and People of the State of California filed a complaint on June 12 in the Fresno County Superior Court against Primitivo V. Diaz, Fermin A. Diaz and Does 1-50 alleging violation of Fresno Municipal Code.
According to the complaint, the defendants are the owners of 5240 N. State St. in Fresno. The plaintiffs allege the property has a history of municipal code violations and contained several partially demolished, fire-damaged structures. The suit states in 2017, the city determined to demolish the structure and hired contractors to conduct lead-based paint and asbestos inspections before demolition.
The city alleges it invoiced $42,801.54 to the defendants for the abatement expenses, which they have not paid.
The plaintiffs seek judgment against defendants for all costs in the amount of $42,801.54, costs of suit, and further relief as the court deems proper. They are represented by Fresno City Attorney Douglas T. Sloan and Deputy City Attorney Chad T. Snyder in Fresno.
Fresno County Superior Court case number 18-CECG-02097