In a significant legal development, a group of residents from Sacramento has filed a lawsuit against multiple property management entities and individuals, alleging severe negligence and breach of contract concerning their living conditions. The complaint was lodged by the plaintiffs in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, on December 3, 2024, targeting Blackroc Holdings, LLC among other defendants.
The case involves numerous plaintiffs including Lasha Armstrong and several minors represented through guardians ad litem. They allege that the defendants, which include property owners like Blackroc Holdings, LLC and Oak & Madrone 2401, LLC as well as various property managers such as Real Estate Property Services Inc., have failed to maintain habitable living conditions at The Marconi Apartments located at 2401 Marconi Avenue in Sacramento. According to the plaintiffs' claims, these failures resulted in numerous hazardous conditions including water damage, pest infestations (roaches and bed bugs), plumbing and electrical issues, faulty heaters, and more. These issues are collectively referred to as "Defects" within the lawsuit.
The complaint outlines that despite being informed about these defects through both actual and constructive notices, the defendants allegedly neglected to undertake necessary repairs or maintenance. This neglect purportedly led to significant personal injuries for the plaintiffs due to exposure to harmful conditions such as excessive moisture and dust mites within their units. Furthermore, it is claimed that these circumstances breached not only express lease agreements but also implied warranties of habitability under California law.
The plaintiffs assert that they were deprived of their right to quiet enjoyment of their homes due to these unaddressed defects. They claim this has caused them physical injuries along with emotional distress characterized by anxiety and mental anguish. As part of their demands for relief from the court, they seek compensatory damages exceeding the minimum jurisdictional limits for general discomforts suffered along with special damages covering medical expenses incurred due to health impacts from inhabiting such premises.
Moreover, the plaintiffs are pursuing statutory damages under California Civil Code provisions related to tenant rights alongside reimbursement for rent paid during periods when their apartments were allegedly uninhabitable. They also request compensation for moving costs incurred while relocating from these unsafe environments.
Representing the plaintiffs is John C. Miller Jr., an attorney with Miller Injury Attorneys based in El Dorado Hills. The case is presided over by Judge H. Larson under Case ID 4A "3" O AAR SS.