Hayes Law is pleased to announce John Hayes is named among the top Leaders in Law in South Carolina for 2017. Hayes was nominated for his outstanding leadership in the field of construction defect law, for his procurement of the 4th largest verdict, $7.2 million, in South Carolina in 2017, and for his philanthropic initiatives in the Charleston area.

Simply defined, construction defect means faulty construction. Construction defect cases may include water intrusion and leaking buildings, window problems, roof and building issues, electrical problems, siding issues, including: cementation, wood, vinyl, masonry

Hayes Law was pleased to offer a Q&A on construction defect issues with the Cassina Group, Charleston’s leading luxury real estate group. With Hayes Law’s considerable knowledge on construction defect, the team was able to discussed with Cassina’s agents the construct defect issues their clients should be aware of in the home buying and selling process

1. Cracks
2. Leaking Windows/Stains
3. Doors not opening or closing properly
4. Grading and Drainage
5. Latent Defects (Fault that may not have been discovered in the inspection of the home)

John Hayes has always had a passion for the law. Growing up in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Hayes’ father served as the chief administrative judge for South Carolina’s 16th Judicial Circuit, and his mother served as U.S. Ambassador to WTO in Geneva, Switzerland. His parents’ dedication to the law encouraged John to start his own practice to provide a voice for his clients.

Settlement was achieved for a nonprofit organization, providing affordable housing for low-income and disabled seniors. At a considerable cost to the organization over 120 senior citizens were forced to move due to the mold infestation caused by the improper installation of the HVAC systems, brick, and windows and other construction defects.

Even with sufficient documentation, an insurer refused to pay a South Carolina homeowner’s claim for toxic mold. After an extended dispute, the mold spread even further, resulting in the eventual demolition of the home. Hayes Law fought the insurance company and received significant compensation for the homeowner.

Construction defects within seven condominium buildings resulted in severe water intrusion. Hayes Law secured payment for damages that were the direct result of the now bankrupt developer, contractor and subcontractor for the homeowner association and its homeowners.

Multiple subcontractors were held responsible for construction defects such as water intrusion, degradation within the exterior and interior walls, faulty doors and windows improperly installed, high levels of mold and mildew, and numerous other damages, defects, and deficiencies.