Case Background

This case arose from a water intrusion incident at a high-end condominium building in Aventura, Florida. The Plaintiff, Saveway C.V., a foreign corporation and property owner at Turnberry Village, filed suit against Miami resident Haim Cohen Saban. The conflict centred on a botched plumbing repair conducted in Saban’s penthouse unit. The flooding allegedly damaged Saveway’s property and belongings. The case proceeded to trial in May 2025 in Miami-Dade County, where the Plaintiff sought damages for negligence, vicarious liability, and negligent hiring.

The cause that led to the legal dispute

The events began on March 31, 2019, when Saban decided to fix a pipe inside his condominium unit. Instead of hiring a licensed contractor or notifying building maintenance as required, he brought in a day labourer to assist with the repair. According to the complaint, the work was done improperly, resulting in significant water leakage. The water spread beyond Saban’s unit, flowing into the hallway and eventually reaching Saveway C.V.’s unit. The Plaintiff alleged that this careless repair job triggered extensive damage to their premises and personal property.

Injuries suffered

Saveway reported serious water damage to its unit, including personal property losses. The extent of the destruction was not limited to cosmetic issues but allegedly involved substantial interior deterioration, likely including flooring, furniture, and fixtures. The Plaintiff claimed the damage had been made worse by a delay in notification by the property management company, which failed to alert them promptly of the flooding. By the time Saveway learned of the issue, the water had already cause