Ruffalo v. Lake of the Pines Assn.
Plaintiffs James and Millie Ruffalo sued their homeowners' association and two of its managers for damage to their property caused by water intrusion from an adjacent golf course. The case settled in mediation, but later the Ruffalos opposed defendants' motion for summary judgment based on the written settlement agreement on the ground the agreement was confidential and therefore inadmissible. The trial court rejected the Ruffalos' claim of confidentiality and granted the motion.
On appeal from the resulting judgment, the Ruffalos contend the trial court erred in overruling their objection to admission of the settlement agreement. They also contend that even if the agreement was admissible, defendants failed to perform their obligations under the agreement, excusing the Ruffalos' performance, including dismissal of the action.
Finding no merit in the Ruffalos' arguments, we will affirm.
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