Come On David...If It Wasn't For Your Father You Would Be A Nobody

I find it annoying when the second generation feeds off the accomplishment of their parents and refuse to accept responsibility for their actions. How much time does spend at the foundation of the Mirvish reputation...Honest Eds?

Condo owners sue "DAVID" Mirvish for negligence
We have met our obligations' at 1 King W., he says
March 10, 2007
Tony Wong
business Reporter

Toronto theatre producer David Mirvish's company has been named in a $30 million lawsuit from condominium owners at a controversial hotel-condominium project that he has built with partner Harry Stinson.

The suit, filed at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice late yesterday, asks for $20 million for negligence because of deficiencies in the construction of 1 King West.

It is the latest twist in a high-profile battle between unit holders at the building and the two partners. In addition to Mirvish's company 1 King West Inc., unit purchasers are suing related development companies, including builder EllisDon Corp., for an additional $10 million in damages. The City of Toronto is also named for not properly reviewing the process.

The suit lists a lengthy basket of defects at the building, one of the city's first condo-hotel developments that includes the Historic Dominion Bank building and a 51-storey behind it. The allegations have not been proven in court.

The defects, according to the suit include failure to repair windows, building components, poor cooling equipment, and front doors that were not installed properly including "serious and defective" construction.

In an interview at his King St. headquarters yesterday, Mirvish said he has been conscientious about attending to deficiencies in the building.

"We have met our obligations and we always stand by our obligations," said Mirvish, who is also involved in a squabble with partner Stinson. Stinson was recently elected to the condo board.

Yesterday Mirvish said he hasn't made a dime and will likely lose millions on the project.

"I have millions of dollars tied up in that property including my credibility and my good name," said Mirvish in rare and outspoken comments. "Harry has never failed to disappoint me on every promise he has made."

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