by Kent Holland | Nov 13, 2025 | Current Issue:, Newsletter Article
An architect (HKS Architects) was sued by its client (Orlando Health, Inc,) for negligent breach of contract – alleging serious design defects required immediate repairs. HKS filed a third-party complaint against its engineer subcontractor (BBM) alleging that the Sub...
by Kent Holland | Jul 21, 2025 | Newsletter Article
Consequential damages weren’t contemplated when a homeowner executed a contract with a builder to reroof a residence. While work was being performed a storm occurred and caused water damage to the attic. The homeowner sued the builder, and after discovery was...
by Kent Holland | Apr 15, 2025 | Newsletter Article
Owner established that its contractor breached its contract by failing to complete and/or properly perform bathroom tile work in a house being built. The Owner sought compensatory as well as consequential damages allegedly caused by construction delays resulting from...
by Kent Holland | Oct 25, 2022 | Newsletter Article
A jury found Weitz Company liable to a subcontractor for $1,729,122 in compensatory damages for breach of contract. It also awarded punitive damages of $3,900,000 for intentional misrepresentation and $1,103,549 for attorneys fees. On appeal, the court affirmed the...
by Kent Holland | Jan 19, 2022 | Newsletter Article
A contract between an Engineer subconsultant and an Architect contained a limitation of liability clause stating that liability was limited to twice the amount of Engineer’s fee. When Architect sued Engineer for damages the project owner was awarded in arbitration,...
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