Section 11.16 A Trend Toward Abandoning the Doctrine

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2. (§11.16) A Trend Toward Abandoning the Doctrine

Florida followed the economic loss doctrine in matters related to the construction industry. Spancrete v. Ronald E. Frazier & Assoc., P.A., 630 So.2d 1197 (Fla. App. 1994). But in Moransais v. Heathman, 744 So.2d 973 (Fla. 1999), the Supreme Court of Florida found a case that allowed it to abandon the doctrine. Moransais, a home purchaser, filed suit against the engineers employed by a firm he retained to inspect the home and advise of any deficiencies...