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A lawsuit has been filed in Pinellas County, Florida, accusing a local air conditioning company of negligence that allegedly led to a devastating fire. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, acting on behalf of Sam and Sandy Kershen, lodged the complaint against Acree Air Conditioning, LLC on December 10, 2024. The case highlights significant property damage resulting from what is claimed to be improper installation of an air conditioning unit.
The plaintiff, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, claims that Acree Air Conditioning was contracted by their insureds, Sam and Sandy Kershen, to install or replace an air conditioning unit at their property located at 501 E Bay Dr., Unit 2302 in Largo. On March 18, 2024, a fire broke out at the Kershens’ residence. The insurance company alleges this was due to negligent installation by Acree Air Conditioning. According to the complaint, “Plaintiff’s Insureds’ Property suffered significant damages as a result of the fire.”
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company accuses Acree Air Conditioning of breaching its duty of care by failing to perform the installation in a workmanlike manner and not adequately supervising its employees or subcontractors. The complaint outlines several points of negligence: “by negligently installing the air conditioning unit,” “by negligently hiring or retaining employees,” and “by failing to use adequate materials.” As a result of these alleged failures, the plaintiffs claim that substantial property damage occurred.
