Florida Construction Law

"Generally, a property owner who employs an independent contractor to perform work on his property will not be held liable for injuries sustained by the employee of an independent contractor duing the performance of that work."  Strickland v. TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc ., 2011 WL 2570775 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011). Trenton H. Cotney Board Certified in Construction Law Trent Cotney, P.A. 1207 N Franklin St, Ste 222 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com

Generally, an owner cannot be held liable for negligence on a construction site unless there was active participation by the owner.  Van Ness v. Independent Const. Co. , 392 So.2d 1017 (Fla. 5th DCA 1981). Trenton H. Cotney Board Certified in Construction Law Trent Cotney, P.A. 1207 N Franklin St, Ste 222 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com