McCormick v. Premiere Group, Inc.

DANAHY, Chief Judge.

The plaintiffs in a personal injury suit appeal a summary final judgment in favor of the defendant based on the trial judge’s conclusion that the defendant was the general contractor for the project where the accident occurred and, therefore, was entitled to statutory immunity pursuant to the provisions of sections 440.10 and 440.11, Florida Statutes (1985). We believe that conclusion was incorrect and reverse.

The appellee (Premiere) was the sole fee owner of real property located in Pinellas County. Premiere developed this property by building condominiums for resale…