Chappell v. Construction Industries Recovery Fund

Raymond and Joann Chappell (“the homeowners”) appeal an order denying reimbursement under the Construction Industries Recovery Fund. We conclude that the homeowners are entitled to reimbursement under the facts of this case, and reverse the order now under review.

*340The 1993 legislature created the Construction Industries Recovery Fund. Ch. 93-166, § 21, Laws of Fla. (codified as §§ 489.140-.142, Fla. Stat. (1993)). It is intended to provide reimbursement to individuals who, among other things, have recovered a judgment based on a construction contract, but have been unable to collect the…