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A homeowners association foreclosed on a member’s property after years of unpaid association dues.  When the homeowner sued for wrongful foreclosure and other related claims, the association and its management company prevailed on every claim—first at a bench trial and then at a jury trial.

The homeowner appealed, challenging the exclusion of an expert witness, the trial court’s statement of decision, the partial nonsuit of his breach-of-contract claim, and the jury instructions.  GMSR defended the appeal for the association and management company.  The Court of Appeal rejected each of the homeowner’s challenges, agreeing with GMSR that the homeowner failed to carry his appellate burden because his briefing lacked meaningful legal analysis and supporting authority, and his record citations failed to establish prejudicial error warranting reversal.  The court affirmed the judgment in full.

Click here to read the Court of Appeal’s opinion:  Muldrow v. Ladera Crest Homeowners Association, Inc., et al. (Aug. 28, 2026, B338036) 2026 WL 2546202 [Second District, Division Eight].