Here comes the discussion of an appeal I was intimately involved in dealing with a construction lien. See Suntech Plumbing and Mechanical Corp. v. Bella Isla, LLC, 2022 WL 14672765 (Fla. 3d DCA 2022). Unfortunately, it was a losing result
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PARTY CANNOT SKIRT OUT OF THE VERY FRAUD IT PERPETRATES

An interesting case came out of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal that touches upon two important points.
First, the independent tort doctrine does not apply when there is not a contract between the parties.
Second, an officer cannot escape…
RECORDING A LIS PENDENS IS CRUCIAL
UNDERSTANDING LIABILITY INSURER’S TWO DUTIES: TO DEFEND AND TO INDEMNIFY
“GENUINE” ISSUE OF “MATERIAL” FACT AND SUMMARY JUDGMENTS
CONSTRUCTIVE SUSPENSION (SUSPENSION OUTSIDE OF AN EXPRESS ORDER)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXCLUSION IN CGL POLICIES
PRODUCT LIABILITY ECONOMIC LOSS RULE AND “OTHER PROPERTY” DAMAGE
VALUE IN BEING DEEMED “STATUTORY EMPLOYER” UNDER WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW

When it comes to workers compensation law, as a contractor, there are a couple of important considerations. One, you will be deemed a statutory employer. And two, you want your subcontractors (and, of course, yourself) to have workers compensation…