Jury selected to rule on home construction suit

Jury selection began in circuit court Wednesday for the trial of a civil suit filed in 2006 over the faulty construction of a home.

Robert and Vicki Wagner filed the suit Oct. 10, 2006, against Michael Serena, Serena Builders, McPherson Construction, Century Climate Controls and Regal Industries.

The complaint charged on Oct. 5, 2001, Serena was hired to build a house at 1835 Mine Road, Mazon. In their suit, the Wagners charge that there were numerous problems with the house, including cracked brick veneer, improper insulation, inadequate heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems, an undulating roof and a weak foundation.

The suit sought damages, including a replacement house and temporary housing.

Defendants Serena Concrete and Brace Carpentry were dismissed as defendants before the start of the trial.