Malcolm In The Middle star Justin Berfield sues over mold in mega-mansion; elsewhere, Frankie Muniz still living in microwave box
Taylor
Posted Apr 11th 2007 6:45PM by TMZ Staff
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Washed-up Hasbeens
Justin Berfield, best known for playing Reese on "Malcolm in the
Middle," is suing Shell Burton Construction over what he says was
faulty work the company did on his Studio City home.
In a lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court last October,
Berfield alleges that when he went to sell the house, he learned it
was infested with mold as a result of indoor planters Shell Burton had
installed, and a shoddy remodel Berfield had commissioned from the
contractor. Though not alleged in the suit, a source close to the case
tells TMZ that Berfield says he was treated by doctors for respiratory
problems he suffered while living in the home.
The home itself has a famous ownership history. Shell Burton
Construction purchased it from actor George Clooney and then later
sold it to "My Name is Earl" actress Jamie Pressly, before Berfield
purchased it in 2004.
Berfield is suing for negligence, breach of warranty and breach of
contract, and is asking for damages in excess of $1 million.
Shell Burton had no comment.
lawsuit:
http://www.aolcdn.com/tmz_documents/0411_berfield_complaint_3.pdf
http://www.tmz.com/2007/04/11/malcolm-star-sues-over-moldy-home/
personal website:
http://www.officialjustinberfield.com/
"business" (*snickers*) website:
http://www.j2tv.com/