Sony Electronics v. Pinole Point Properties
Plaintiff Sony Electronics Inc. (Sony) was the sublessee of a building owned by defendant Pinole Point Properties, Inc. (Pinole) under a lease that imposed upon Sony responsibility for repair and maintenance of the building. Upon the expiration of the sublease, Pinole contended that Sony had allowed the property to deteriorate and that, in particular, flooring installed by Sony was both substandard and in poor condition. After a dispute arose over the repairs, Sony brought an action for declaratory relief as to its obligations under the lease. Pinole cross-complained for the amounts it contended were owed to bring the property into proper repair.
The trial court found that Sony was liable for many repairs to the property under the repair and maintenance provision of the lease. In addition to miscellaneous repairs that are not individually challenged here, the court found Sony liable for the cost of replacing the floors it had installed during its tenancy. Sony challenges that finding on several grounds, in addition to contesting the award of prejudgment interest and attorney fees. While Court agree that cross defendants are not liable for prejudgment interest, Court otherwise affirm the judgment of the trial court.
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