Bleet v. Seligman: FL Renovation Breach Verdict
The civil action of Jack Bleet and Laureen Bleet v. Lee Seligman and S&R Ventures, Inc. arose from a failed home renovation project for the Plaintiffs' intended rental property in Weston, Florida. The Plaintiffs sued the contractor, S&R Ventures, Inc., and its representative, Lee Seligman, alleging the company failed to complete the renovation, provided substandard work, and abandoned the project, forcing them to incur financial losses including payments for defective work, carrying costs, and lost rental income. The claims presented to the jury were Breach of Contract against S&R Ventures, Inc. and Fraud in the Inducement against Lee Seligman, with the Defendants denying wrongdoing and asserting affirmative defenses. The jury returned a verdict on August 29, 2025 , finding that S&R Ventures, Inc. did enter into and materially breach the March 7, 2022, contract , and awarding the Bleets $26,644.00 in damages on that claim. However, the verdict form for the separate claim of Fraud in the Inducement against Lee Seligman was incomplete, as the key liability questions and the final damages amount were left unanswered