Griffin v. Balistreri Realty, Inc.

Appellant plaintiffs sued a realty company and its agents after purchasing a home in which there was substantial termite damage which had not been disclosed. The case was arbitrated and plaintiffs received “a total award of $155,000,” which did not include prejudgment interest. In the proceedings before the court for confirmation of the award, plaintiffs sought prejudgment interest, which was denied based on Preserve Estates v. Bryant Contracting Corp., 657 So.2d 59 (Fla. 4th DCA 1995). Plaintiffs argue that the present case is distinguishable from Preserve Estates, because in that case the…