August 12, 2024

Kelley Kronenberg’s Gary Brown Releases the 6th Edition of “Florida Construction Defect Litigation”

[Fort Lauderdale, Florida] Kelley Kronenberg, a leading law firm in Florida, proudly announces the release of the 6th edition of “Florida Construction Defect Litigation.” This comprehensive guide, authored by Gary Brown, a renowned construction law expert and Partner at Kelley Kronenberg, offers an in-depth analysis of the state’s complex construction law landscape. As Chair of the firm’s Construction Law Division and a Florida Bar Board Certified specialist in Construction Law, Brown brings his extensive experience and authoritative insights to this latest edition, making it an indispensable resource for professionals in the field. 

This latest edition of “Florida Construction Defect Litigation” offers invaluable insights into the ever-evolving legal frameworks, claims, defenses, and industry standards critical to professionals navigating construction defect litigation in Florida. Gary Brown has meticulously updated the content to reflect significant statutory changes, case law updates, and evolving industry standards that impact construction law practice in the state. 

Key Updates in the 6th Edition: 

• Statutory Changes: 

• Applicability of Florida’s Offer of Judgment Statute to insurance contract actions;  

• Limitation on actionable building code violations;  

• Limitations on what constitutes insurer bad faith and available remedies.  

• Modification of Florida’s comparative fault system for negligence claims; 

• Repeal of one-way entitlement to attorney’s fees for policyholders against insurers;  

• Shortened statute of limitations and repose period for construction defect claims; 

• Shortened statute of limitations for negligence claims; and 

• Transfer and procedure updates for HVAC system warranties to subsequent owners. 

• Case Law Updates: 

• Detailed analysis of what constitutes “property damage” under a standard CGL policy for coverage determination; 

• Examination of the presumption of prejudice to insurers for policyholder’s failure to comply with policy conditions;  

• Limits on “justifiable reliance” on certain fraudulent misrepresentations made during settlement negotiations; 

• Restrictions on the Economic Loss Rule/Independent Tort Doctrine’s applicability to subcontractors under certain conditions; and 

• Updated test for finding waiver of the right to arbitrate under the Federal Arbitration Act. 

Gary Brown’s “Florida Construction Defect Litigation” remains a vital resource for attorneys, contractors, developers, and insurance professionals in Florida’s construction industry. 

For more information or to purchase the book, please visit Florida Construction Defect Litigation – 6th Edition. 

Media Contact:  

Andrea Figueroa, Public Relations and Events Manager  

954.370.9970 | afigueroa@kklaw.com 

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