Magistrate Recommends $602,191.80 Award For Builder To Defend Underlying Suit

Mealey's (June 9, 2022, 2:37 PM EDT) -- ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal magistrate judge in Florida on May 27 issued a report and recommendation, recommending that a homebuilder be awarded $602,191.80 in attorney fees, expenses and costs to defend against an underlying lawsuit over its subcontractor’s alleged defective stucco work on several homes in a subdivision, a reduction of 46.55% of the amount originally sought by the builder....