J.W. Hartlein Construction Co. v. Seacrest Associates, L.L.C.

THOMPSON, Judge.

J.W. Hartlein Construction Company, Inc. (“Hartlein”), and Inverness Construction Company (“Inverness”) filed a complaint against Seacrest Associates, L.L.C., and Henry Norris & Associates, Inc., alleging breach of contract, breach of implied warranties, negligence, and tortious conduct that would justify the imposition of punitive damages. In the complaint, Hartlein and Inverness sought damages and the imposition of a construction lien.

In February 1995, Hartlein and Seacrest entered into a contract whereby Hartlein agreed to construct condominiums for Seacrest. Hartlein later…