Couple Can Amend Fraud, Building Code Violation Allegations, Judge Rules

Mealey's (March 20, 2017, 1:26 PM EDT) -- TAMPA, Fla. — A couple claiming that the defective construction of their home allowed for water infiltration and mold growth that led to the death of their daughter can amend their allegations that the home builder violated the Florida Building Code and engaged in fraud, a federal judge in Florida ruled March 17 in granting in part the builder’s motion to dismiss (Rohan B. Goldson, et al. v. KB Home, et al., No. 17-cv-340-T-24 AEP, M.D. Fla., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 38426)....