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A homeowners association has filed a lawsuit against a prominent developer and two other companies, alleging construction defects in a residential community. The Walk at Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association, Inc. filed the complaint on December 12, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, targeting Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc., Vortex Engineering, LLC., and Davis-Bews Design Group, Inc.
The case centers around alleged construction defects and deficiencies affecting the community’s infrastructure and homes. The Walk at Indian Rocks Beach is a residential development comprising thirty-two townhomes with various common areas such as a swimming pool and roads. According to the complaint, Taylor Morrison served as both the developer and general contractor for the project. The association claims that Taylor Morrison failed to adhere to sound building practices and violated the Florida Building Code during construction.
The association accuses Taylor Morrison of negligence for not constructing the community’s improvements in accordance with applicable codes and standards. It also alleges that Taylor Morrison breached warranties by delivering homes with defects despite assurances of quality workmanship. Additionally, the complaint includes counts of vicarious liability and negligent selection against Taylor Morrison for hiring subcontractors who allegedly performed substandard work.
