Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Damages

Incurred damages from a water leak that originated in the condo above me. The absent owner had turned the water to his unit off at the main cut-off valve. He also opened all the faucets in his condo and plugged all the drains (strange), The cut-off valve malfunctioned, the sinks filled with water and overflowed, causing the damage to my unit. Owner refuses to reimburse me, claiming that he was not negligent. His position is that the ''primary'' cause of the incident was the malfunctioning valve (old valve, act of God), which he has since replaced. Was he legally negligent?


Asked on 11/02/07, 3:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stuart M. Address Law Offices of Stuart M. Address, P.A.

Re: Damages

If it can be proven that his actions were the reasonable cause of the leak, then yes. You probably need an attorney to do a demand letter to him to see if it can be resolved or if not to then sue him. If you would like to discuss further, please call my office.

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Answered on 11/02/07, 5:31 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Damages

Does not sound like he is to me.

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Answered on 11/02/07, 11:01 pm


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