Breach Of Contract Jury Verdicts Settlements

A Florida jury recently awarded $25,888.91 in a payment bond lawsuit brought by Solo Air Conditioning & Heating Co., Inc. against FCCI Insurance Company over unpaid HVAC work on a public construction project in Miami. The case, filed in Miami-Dade County, concluded after the jury found FCCI liable for breaching the statutory bond issued to guarantee subcontractor payments, entitling Solo to recover contract damages and confirming it had not waived its right to payment.

A Miami-Dade County jury recently awarded $40,000 in a homeowners insurance denial lawsuit stemming from Tropical Storm Eta damage to the Hialeah property of plaintiffs Yamirka Castro Almora and Armando Quintans Castro. The case, brought against People’s Trust Insurance Company, concluded after the jury found the plaintiffs had proven the storm caused direct physical damage during the policy period, entitling them to coverage under the terms of their insurance policy.

A New York federal jury recently awarded $21,980,444.70 in a breach of contract lawsuit brought by Sanmina Corporation against Dialight PLC over a terminated manufacturing agreement. The case, filed in the Southern District of New York, concluded after the jury found Dialight liable for failing to pay for completed goods and excess materials following its 2018 contract termination, entitling Sanmina to recover unpaid invoices, material costs, and legal fees under the terms of the agreement.

Yogursmooth, Inc. et al. vs. Covington Specialty Insurance Company et al. Case Background On December 6, 2017, Plaintiffs Yogursmooth Inc., d/b/a La Cantina Xpress Grill, and Maso, L.L.C., d/b/a Maso Restoration, LLC, a/a/o Yogursmooth Inc., d/b/a La Cantina Xpress Grill filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Covington Specialty Insurance Company. The lawsuit was filed in the Florida State, Miami-Dade County, Eleventh Circuit Court. Honorable Reemberto Diaz presided over this lawsuit. [Case number: 2017-027982-CA-01] Cause Plaintiffs Yogursmooth Inc., d/b/a La Cantina Xpress Grill, a Florida corporation, and Maso, L.L.C., d/b/a Maso Restoration, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, a/a/o Yogursmooth Inc., d/b/a La Cantina Xpress Grill held an active insurance policy issued by Covington Specialty Insurance Company in exchange for a paid premium.

Abraham Palacios et al vs Alejandro Quintana et al Case Background On August 27, 2021, Plaintiff Abraham Palacios, an individual (“Plaintiff” or “Palacios”) filed a business torts lawsuit against Defendants Alejandro Quintana a/k/a Jose Quintana, a/k/a Jose Alejandro Quintana, a/k/a Jose Alejandro Quintana Diaz, an individual (“Defendant” or “Quintana”), and Holdings of Christopher, LLC. The lawsuit was filed in the Florida State, Miami-Dade County, Eleventh Circuit Court. Judge Barbara Areces presided over this lawsuit. [Case number: 2021-020017-CA-01] Cause Oral Partnership Agreement and Terms In October 2020, Quintana approached Palacios about forming a business focused on steel tran

Grandis Et Al V. Bgis Global Integrated Solutions Us, Llc Et Al Case Background On August 9, 2022, Devin Grandis filed a breach of contract lawsuit against BGIS Global Integrated Solutions US LLC (“BGIS”). It was alleged that Devin's employment contract was violated without valid reason and even after his termination, BGIS continued to use his signature without permission. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Florida Southern (Ft Lauderdale). The lawsuit was assigned to Judge Jacqueline Becerra and referred to Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle. [Case number: 0:22cv61477] Cause

Donavan Lobello VS Blue Line Aviation, LLC Case Background On August 30, 2023, Donavan Lobello sued Blue Line Aviation for breach of contract in Wake County Superior Court, North Carolina (Case No. 23CV024224-910). He alleged the school failed to provide promised flight training and sought financial damages. Judge Matthew Houston presided over this case. Cause Donavan Lobello, a resident of Hamburg, New York, enrolled in Blue Line Aviation’s Career Pilot Program on June 15, 2022. He agreed to pay $91,575.00 for flight training, which included 153 single-engine hours, 35 flight simulator hours, 25 multi-engine hours, and 450 instructor hours. Blue Line Aviation, a North Carolina-base

Onsite Fleet, Llc V. Nissan North America, Inc. Case Background On October 13, 2023, OnSite Fleet, LLC filed a civil rights lawsuit against Nissan North America, Inc alleging discrimination and retaliation against employees. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Tennessee Middle (Nashville). The case was assigned to District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. [Case number: 3:23cv1071] Cause On April 2, 2018, OnSite signed a contract with Nissan to manage the Corporate Vehicle Lease Program (CV Program). This contract, later amended, was known as the Professional Services Agreement. Under

Branson Et Al V. State Farm Fire And Casualty Company Case Background Richard and Sameka Branson filed a breach of contract lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company following a disagreement on the estimate to be paid under their homeowner's insurance policy. The insurance lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Mississippi Southern (Northern Jackson). The case was assigned to District Judge Carlton W. Reeves and referred to Magistrate Judge Andrew S. Harris. [Case number: 3:23cv491] Cause

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North Texas Tollway Authority vs. Prairie Link Constructors JV, et al Case Background On September 30, 2022, Plaintiff North Texas Tollway Authority filed a breach of contract lawsuit involving construction issues in the Texas District Court, Dallas County (Case number: DC-22-13917). Judge Aiesha Redmond presided over this case. Cause The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) filed a lawsuit against Prairie Link Constructors JV, Fluor Enterprises, Inc., and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc. for their roles as the "Design-Builder" of the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) Western Extension Project. NTTA alleged that the defendants improperly designed, constructed, and managed 96 Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) re

Gabrielle Fischer vs. Jefferson A. Scinto, et al Case Background On August 12, 2020, Plaintiff Gabrielle Fischer filed a Breach of Contract in a property dispute lawsuit in the Connecticut State, Superior Court of Bridgeport Judicial District (Case number: FBT-CV20-6100675-S). Judge Kenneth Povodator Kidd presided over this case. Cause In January 1998, Gabriele Fischer, Jefferson Scinto, Maryanne Scinto, and Christian Scinto formed the 1703 Limited Partnership under the Connecticut Uniform Limited Partnership Act. The partnership aimed to manage and develop a commercial office property at 1730 Commerce Drive, Bridgeport, CT. Fischer held a 33% interest in the partnership and its assets, while the Def