Becker’s Ft. Myers Office Managing Shareholder Sanjay Kurian was quoted in the Daily Business Review article titled, “New Florida Insurance Law Is Poised to Put a Damper on Property Claims Litigation.” To read the full article, please click here. Sanjay Kurian is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law and […]
Last year, Florida politicians attempted to weaponize Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes and eviscerate the cause of action for violations of the Florida Building Code. Thankfully, that legislation died in committee and never saw the light of day. Unfortunately, through H.B. 583 filed by Rep. Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville, and […]
This checklist will assist counsel when evaluating compliance with Florida’s Construction Defects Statute, Chapter 558, Florida Statutes (“FCDS”). These issues arise frequently and must always be considered when claims for defective design/construction are pursued and defended. First conceived in 2003, the FCDS has undergone several revisions and constantly poses new […]
Chapter 558, Florida Statutes requires property owners, contractors and developers to participate in a presuit process to resolve construction defect claims before proceeding to litigation. This legislation and recent case law have posed many challenges to practitioners seeking productive ways to maximize the benefits from the Chapter 558 presuit process. […]
