Delaware Judge Reduces $12.9M Jury Verdict For Negligent Construction Claims

Mealey's ( February 8, 2023, 4:14 PM EST) -- GEORGETOWN, Del. — A jury’s verdict for $12.9 million in favor of a condominium association and condominium owners for damages caused by a builder’s negligent construction of parts of the condominium units was excessive and influenced by improper testimony regarding inflation and additional costs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a Delaware judge found in reducing the award to $8.3 million....