$5,550,000 Settlement – Defective Construction Causing Electrocution Death (Florida)

John Elliott Leighton represented the wife and children of a business executive who was killed due to electrocution. He and his wife were sitting in the spa in their recently completed luxury home. One of the landscape lights next to the pool was shining in their eyes. He got out to adjust the light and was electrocuted due to defective wiring during the construction. The general contractor, electrical contractor, and all sub contractors were named as defendants. A settlement of $5,550,000 was obtained on behalf of the man’s wife and three sons. Estate of Batz v. First Florida Development, et al.

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