Breach Of Contract Jury Verdicts Settlements

The case, Mildred and Edgardo Ventura v. State Farm Florida Insurance Company centered on a homeowner's claim for water and mold damage in Broward County, Florida. Plaintiffs Mildred and Edgardo Ventura argued State Farm breached their insurance contract by refusing to cover the loss reported in November 2021. State Farm admitted that damage occurred during the policy period, but its defense hinged on policy exclusions, specifically arguing the damage resulted from continuous or repeated seepage or leakage over time, a non-covered event. The jury in the 17th Judicial Circuit delivered a verdict on August 28, 2025. After the jury confirmed that the homeowners' property sustained damage during the policy period, they answered the critical second question: the jury found that the greater weight of the evidence did show the damage was excluded from coverage by the policy. This ruling validated State Farm’s denial, meaning the Venturas received no recovery for their claim.

Jackson Kwok initiated a lawsuit against Genera Corporation and several other Defendants, including T.Y.C. Brother Industrial Co., Ltd, Innova Holding Corporation, Jerry Wu, and Chun Chi Wu, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation. Kwok claimed he suffered adverse employment action, including termination, after reporting or resisting discrimination, harassment, or possibly illegal business practices. Genera Corporation filed an answer denying the allegations and subsequently lodged a Cross-Complaint for damages and equitable relief against Kwok, Annie Mun Nee Wong, Singgong LLC, and OneRoadFat LLC. The pleadings indicate a dispute over employment contracts, whistleblower protection, and business practices within the Orange County Superior Court system. This summary covers the claims and defenses based on the filed complaints and answers, as the jury verdict and expert disclosures were not provided for review.

The civil action of Jack Bleet and Laureen Bleet v. Lee Seligman and S&R Ventures, Inc. arose from a failed home renovation project for the Plaintiffs' intended rental property in Weston, Florida. The Plaintiffs sued the contractor, S&R Ventures, Inc., and its representative, Lee Seligman, alleging the company failed to complete the renovation, provided substandard work, and abandoned the project, forcing them to incur financial losses including payments for defective work, carrying costs, and lost rental income. The claims presented to the jury were Breach of Contract against S&R Ventures, Inc. and Fraud in the Inducement against Lee Seligman, with the Defendants denying wrongdoing and asserting affirmative defenses. The jury returned a verdict on August 29, 2025 , finding that S&R Ventures, Inc. did enter into and materially breach the March 7, 2022, contract , and awarding the Bleets $26,644.00 in damages on that claim. However, the verdict form for the separate claim of Fraud in the Inducement against Lee Seligman was incomplete, as the key liability questions and the final damages amount were left unanswered

A Miami-Dade jury awarded Plaintiffs Greco Romero, Alejandro Garcia Gachez, and Jesus A. Cabrera Ornelas significant damages in a breach of contract and fraud lawsuit. The suit targeted Newton Cordeiro and The Newt LLC over the loss of luxury timepieces entrusted to the Defendants for sale. Plaintiffs alleged the Defendants failed to insure the watches, gave conflicting stories about an alleged third-party theft, and failed to account for the property. The verdict followed a trial in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida.

A Miami jury awarded Federza Investments $50K after finding E & E Concrete and Barreiro liable for defective driveway work and related title issues.

In a Miami-Dade contract and property law dispute, Jose A. Trespalacios, Jr., trustee of his living trust, sued Josue M. Navarro, Reliance Wholesale, Inc., and Reliance Group Investments, LLC. The case stemmed from an $8.5 million share sale agreement in which Navarro paid the first half but failed to pay the remaining $4.25 million. Trespalacios also sought partition of jointly owned property. The defense claimed performance was impossible due to alleged post-sale interference by Trespalacios. The jury sided with Trespalacios, awarding him the full unpaid balance and confirming unjust enrichment.

In a reverse mortgage servicing dispute, Sun West Mortgage Co. sued First National Bank of Pennsylvania, successor to First Mariner, over a 2017 Settlement Agreement requiring loan repurchases. After Fannie Mae flagged defects in two loans, Sun West covered payoffs when the Bank failed to act. Following a bench trial, the Court ruled for Sun West on the Hastings Loan, awarding $511,918.55 plus interest, but found for the Bank on Barner Loan claims, with attorneys’ fees to be decided later.

UnitedLayer, LLC, a colocation services provider, sued the City and County of San Francisco for over $2 million in unpaid invoices, fees, and interest under their Master Agreement. The city disputed the charges, citing audit rights, contract conditions, and procedural defenses. After nearly two and a half years of litigation, the parties reached a conditional settlement in January 2025 for $850,000, vacating scheduled hearings and trial dates. The dismissal deadline was set for July 1, 2025, formally ending the dispute.

In a contested business sale, Norman An and Red Nat Inc. sued Lisa Fang and Red Ling Inc. over the failed transfer of Club Sense, a Sunnyvale karaoke bar and its ABC liquor license. An said he paid $160,000 toward a $200,000 deal but was left without control of the bar when Fang allegedly refused to sign escrow documents. Fang denied wrongdoing and cited unfulfilled conditions. After a trial in Santa Clara County Superior Court, jurors on August 27, 2025, ruled for An on breach of contract, finding he had met his obligations and was harmed by Fang’s refusal. They cleared Fang on intentional misrepresentation and false promise, rejecting fraud-based claims but confirming liability for the failed contract.

This case took place in Miami-Dade Circuit Court and centered on a homeowner’s insurance dispute. Jean Julio Boursiquot, the Plaintiff, owned a residential property that he said suffered significant roof and interior water damage during Hurricane Ian in September 2022.Boursiquot filed a claim with his insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Florida’s state-backed insurer of last resort. According to him, the storm’s high winds caused openings in the roof, which allowed rainwater to pour inside and damage his home.When Citizens denied the claim, Boursiquot turned to the courts, filing a lawsuit in 2024 for breach of contract. He argued that his policy clearly covered hurricane-related damage and that Citizens wrongfully refused to pay the benefits he was entitled to receive.Boursiquot asserted that Hurricane Ian caused a direct physical loss to his property within the policy period. He claimed that wind ripped shingles from the roof and created openings

The City and County of San Francisco sued Michael E. Johnson and affiliated entities over a $5.5 million redevelopment loan tied to the Fillmore Heritage Center. The City alleged breach of contract after repeated defaults, claiming Johnson was the alter ego of his companies. Defendants denied liability and raised numerous defenses, including waiver, duress, and impossibility. A full settlement was filed in July 2023, and the court dismissed the case on August 13, 2025.

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