Federza Wins $50K in Miami Driveway Construction Dispute
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Case Background
In the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Federza Investments LLC brought a lawsuit against E & E Concrete Finish Inc. and Barreiro Concrete Materials Inc. The dispute centered on construction work for a residential driveway at 7501 SW 82 Avenue, Miami. Federza, a Florida limited liability company, claimed the Defendants’ actions caused financial loss and damaged the property’s title. E & E and Barreiro were Florida corporations involved in supplying materials and labor for concrete work.
Cause
On July 7, 2020, Federza and E & E made an oral agreement for the construction of a modernized driveway. The agreed contract price was $21,048. Federza paid 50% upfront. E & E subcontracted the supply of concrete materials and related labor to Barreiro. Federza alleged that both E & E and Barreiro failed to meet industry standards in their work. The driveway reportedly suffered from defective concrete and poor workmanship.
Federza sent pre-suit Notices of Claim under Florida Statutes, Section 558.004, to give the Defendants a chance to fix the problems. No satisfactory response came. In addition, Barreiro recorded a construction lien against the property but did not serve the required Notice to Owner. This lien, Federza claimed, clouded its title and interfered with business dealings involving the property.
Injury
The defective concrete reduced the driveway’s quality and usability. The damage made the property less attractive to potential buyers and lowered its market value. The improperly recorded lien suggested an unpaid debt and discouraged potential buyers and lenders. Federza said the lien harmed its reputation and slo
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