Dean v. Barrett Homes Inc., A-15 September Term 2009; Supreme Court; opinion by Hoens, J.; partial dissent by Rivera-Soto, J.; decided November 15, 2010. On certification to the Appellate Division, 406 N.J. Super. 453 (App. Div. 2009). [Sat below: Judges Carchman, Sabatino and Simonelli in the Appellate Division; Judge Robert Wilson in the Law Division.] DDS No. 32-1-0043 [44 pp.]
In this appeal, the Court considers the application of the economic-loss rule and the integrated-product doctrine to a claim arising out of the purchase of a residence, from its original owners, which was constructed with an allegedly defective exterior finishing system; and whether those purchasers should be permitted to pursue a tort remedy against the manufacturer of the allegedly defective product pursuant to the Products Liability Act.
