Last Week in Florida Construction Law
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Court Affirms Entry of Default Against Subcontractor But Reverses Grant of Summary Judgment Due to Issues as to Damages
The appeal arises from a dispute over a failed delivery of garage doors. After a default was entered against the subcontractor, it continued to oppose a motion for summary judgment filed by the general contractor, arguing that the default did not preclude it from contesting the amount of damages to which the general contractor was entitled. Click here to read the full article.
Court Affirms Denial of Request to Assert Failure to Provide Contractor's Payment Affidavit as a Defense
The request came five and a half years into litigation and the denial resulted in summary judgment in favor of a shell contractor attempting to foreclose a $220,000.00 lien. Click here to read the full article.
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Jason Lambert is a Florida licensed attorney, Board Certified in Construction Law, who focuses his practice on representing and advising contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in the construction industry throughout the state of Florida. Before law school, Jason spent a decade working in the construction industry, primarily as a project manager and operations director for both new construction and remodeling. He also has experience in the wholesale and retail electrical, flooring, and countertop industries.
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