Owner v. Contractor: Breach of Construction Contract for Waterproofing Defects

An owner sued a contractor for damages resulting from defects in construction work, claiming the work did not conform to the contract specifications and expert reports, specifically regarding the waterproofing of a terrace, which led to water infiltration into the premises below. The Court of Appeal upheld the lower court's decision, finding that the contractor was liable because the defects were substantial, directly attributable to the execution of the work, and constituted a breach of the contractor's obligation to deliver conforming work as per the contract and agreed-upon technical specifications, thereby requiring the contractor to compensate the owner for the resulting damages.