Property Damage

In a homeowner insurance dispute stemming from a 2018 roof leak, a Miami jury awarded $60,853.50 to plaintiff Sophie Louise Monique Baillet. The case centered on wind-related property damage that the insurer allegedly underpaid or denied. Baillet claimed she met all policy requirements, while the insurer argued exclusions and noncompliance. On June 4, 2025, the jury found in favor of Baillet, concluding that the insurer breached its contract under Florida law.

Judy Dorcelus and Myrtha Ambroise-Dorcelus secured a $75,000 jury award in a breach of homeowners insurance contract case against Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company. The dispute arose after a sudden plumbing failure caused water damage to their North Miami home. Although the insurer acknowledged the claim, it underpaid the damages, prompting the plaintiffs to sue for full reimbursement.

A Miami jury awarded nearly $140,000 to homeowners Christopher and Jennifer McShane in a lawsuit against Elite Innovation Construction, Inc. The couple claimed the contractor performed faulty roof work, leading to water damage and unsafe living conditions. Despite promises to repair the issues, the contractor failed to act, prompting the plaintiffs to seek damages. The court entered a default judgment after the defendant failed to respond, and a jury later awarded compensation for roof replacement, property damage, and displacement costs.

A Pittsburgh jury awarded $4,365 to landlord Dwayne Kirkland in a lease dispute and granted him legal possession of the property.

A Miami jury denied damages to Henry and Rosa Pena, finding no storm-related loss during their insurance policy period.

A Miami jury awarded $69,914 to homeowners Jorge Trejos and Omar Quintana after finding Citizens Insurance liable for storm-related home damage.

A Miami jury ruled in favor of Citizens Property Insurance, rejecting homeowners’ $30K claim for storm damage under policy exclusions.

A Miami-Dade jury ruled for Citizens Property Insurance in a storm damage case. Jurors found no breach of contract in denying payment for hurricane-related roof and water damage.

A Florida jury awarded $70,149 to homeowners Roger D. Fana and Leticia D. Fana in a property damage insurance dispute against Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. The verdict followed claims that Citizens underpaid for storm-related losses during the 2020-2021 policy period. The jury found that covered damage occurred and Citizens failed to prove any policy exclusion applied. The court granted the homeowners compensatory damages, interest, and court costs.

A Stamford jury awarded $250,000 to Spring Brook Terrace Association, Inc. in a property damage lawsuit against Columbus Gardens of Stamford, Inc. The verdict followed claims that negligent drainage modifications caused repeated flooding on Spring Brook’s property. The jury found that Columbus Gardens’ actions constituted negligence, nuisance, and trespass.

A Connecticut jury awarded $277,000 to plaintiff Dwayne Branch in a premises liability lawsuit against the City of New Haven, following injuries he sustained after tripping on a broken sidewalk slab in front of 41 Highview Terrace. The jury found the City liable for breaching its statutory duty under Connecticut law to maintain public sidewalks in safe condition, awarding $77,000 in economic damages and $200,000 for pain and suffering.

Plaintiffs Jamie Rodriguez, 55, and Ana Gomez, 52, filed a personal injury lawsuit a personal injury case against Original Mowbray's Tree Service, Inc. for the catastrophic accident caused due to the negligence of their employee Jonathan Armando Gonzalez-Varillas. The case was heard before the California Superior Court, San Bernadino County. Judge Donald Alvarez presided over this case. [Case number: CIV DS2003809] The Original Mowbray's Tree Service, Inc. ("Mowbray's") is a large commercial tree trimming company. Mowbray's upper management gave considerable authority to its general foremen, including decisions about who could operate company vehicles. In June 2019, Mowbray's hired Jonathan Armando Gonzalez-Varillas ("Varillas") as a tree trimmer. Mowbray's, including its area managers and general foremen, knew that Varillas lacked a valid driver’s license