Attorney Barry Barnett Ansbacher's Legal Cases

Trucking accident

Trucking Accident

Nov 17, 2020

OUTCOME: Over 1 Million Dollars Recovered

Our client was driven off the road by a commercial truck which encroached into his lane when making a left turn. The truck driver’s insurance companies denied liability, claiming that the accident was ... caused by the driver’s own negligence. The insurance companies also claimed that the driver was exaggerating his injuries, and disputed his lost wage claims. Ansbacher Law spared no expense to overcome the defenses and support our client. We hired a professional engineer to analyze the cause of the truck crash; a neurologist, neurosurgeon, and other medical professionals to establish the medical injuries due to the accident; a life care planner and economist to document future medical costs and lost wages, and mental health care professionals to establish the lifelong effect on our client and his family. Several jury focus groups were held to determine the fair value of the claim and to test the truck driver’s defenses. The result was to overcome the many challenges, prove our client’s claims, and obtain fair compensation to safeguard our client’s future.

Construction and development

Condominium Stucco Defects

Aug 01, 2020

OUTCOME: Mediation Recovery Exceeding 4 Million Dollars

Although concerns arose that the buildings were not performing, lack of funds and tight budgets discouraged the condominium’s board of directors from hiring a lawyer or engineer to investigate. Ansb ... acher Law agreed to accept the case on a full-contingency. This meant that we would pay all of the costs to investigate and prosecute the claim, and the association would be responsible to repay costs and pay fees only from their recovery at trial or by settlement. The association did not have to increase its assessments to cover the expenses of pursuing legal action for construction defects. Only weeks before the 10-year statute of repose expired, the Florida condominium association hired Ansbacher Law. Moving rapidly, we hired a professional engineer to assess the condominium property and discovered that the national builder was negligent leading to numerous construction defects. The condominium association faced the bleak prospect of special assessments to pay for millions of dollars in stucco repairs. Condominium owners were in jeopardy of losing their entire investment. Ansbacher Law quickly filed a lawsuit and served the notice of defects required by Chapter 558 Florida Statutes just beating the expiration of the claim period. After meticulously establishing the building defects caused by the builder and its subcontractors, and days of mediation we held out and obtained a fair settlement to enable the homeowners to begin repairs and protect their investment. Even the pandemic and suspension of civil trials did not prevent us from achieving a successful outcome for the condominium association. Although no attorney can guarantee the outcome of any case, the resources of our firm are available to Florida associations on a contingency fee basis so that justice is available even when funds are not. Rather than hiring a public adjuster that cannot file a lawsuit or a law firm that won’t devote the resources to achieve fair compensation, Florida condominium associations have the option to hire Ansbacher Law without paying anything unless we win your case.

Personal injury

Client vs. Tractor Supply

Apr 19, 2019

OUTCOME: Settlement 3 Days Prior to Trial: Nearly 2 Million Dollars

Our client came to us after being injured at Tractor Supply Store. While shopping, our client had a heavy object from an unsecured shelf fall onto his back. The injuries ultimately required our client ... to undergo spinal injections and surgery. Tractor Supply initially denied any responsibility. Only after Ansbacher Law filed suit did this national retailer treat our client with any respect. Even then Tractor Supply refused to offer fair compensation to our client for the injuries and medical expenses. Ansbacher Law methodically prepared for a jury trial. Depositions were taken of the treating physicians and other witnesses. Expert witnesses were retained by Ansbacher Law to substantiate the injuries suffered by our client, including a neurologist, engineer and life care planner. Only days before jury selection and commencement of the trial, Tractor Supply became serious about paying fair compensation and a just settlement was reached. This case proves that the best (and often only way) to achieve a fair settlement is to hire trial lawyers who are prepared to present your case to the jury. At Ansbacher Law, we treat every client and case with respect and if the at-fault party does not show you the respect you deserve, we are always prepared to give you your day in court to obtain justice. Don’t settle for the first offer or even the second. Everyone is entitled to fair compensation when they are injured due to the fault of others.

Construction and development

Condominium Association v. National Homebuilder & Subcontractors

Jan 02, 2019

OUTCOME: Nearly 20 Million Dollars in Settlements

Ansbacher Law represented a Florida condominium association in a lawsuit against a national homebuilder, the architect, and dozens of subcontractors. After recovering over 1/2 million dollars in settl ... ements from the other defendants, the case against the general contractors, one of America's largest builders, was settled on favorable terms. The value of all settlements achieved for our client was nearly twenty million dollars. Ansbacher Law's detailed and aggressive legal action achieved an outstanding result for this community. The homeowners will now be able to obtain complete repairs and protect their financial future.

Construction and development

D.R. Horton, Inc. - Jacksonville v. Heron's Landing Condominium Association

Dec 27, 2018

OUTCOME: $11,768,714 Judgments in Favor of Condominium Association Upheld on Appeal

44 Fla. L. Weekly D109b Jury verdict and judgment in favor of Florida condominium association in excess of ten million ($10,000,000) dollars upheld on appeal. In a companion case, the judgment for o ... ver one million seven hundred thousand ($1,700,000) dollars was also upheld. Association's action against developer and general contractor of condominium project alleging violations of building code, breach of warranties, and negligent construction of project The appellate court ruled that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying motions in limine to preclude testimony of plaintiff's experts related to defect allegations or repair recommendations. D.R. Horton's claim that experts' opinions were based upon new or novel scientific methods or techniques and that a Frye analysis was necessary was found to be without merit given finding that experts used a scientifically reliable and peer-reviewed methodology that was industry standard. The trial court did not err in failing to grant D.R. Horton's motion for directed verdict because the plaintiff established that D.R. Horton knew or should have known of building code violations. The jury properly found that D.R. Horton breached the warranties applicable to condominiums because the homes did not meet the ordinary, normal standards that were reasonably expected of living quarters of comparable kind and quantity. Appellate court also ordered D.R. Horton to pay condominium association's appellate fees.

Personal injury

Auto Accident with Traumatic Brain Injury

Dec 12, 2017

OUTCOME: Excess of $2,000,000.00

Our client was injured in Clay County (Orange Park) Florida as the victim of a motor vehicle crash. She suffered traumatic brain injury and exacerbation of existing spinal injuries. Although her prior ... attorney recommended accepting only $5,000 to settle her serious claims we took her case to the jury and obtained a verdict in excess of two-million dollars. The case took significant resources to retain qualified doctors to properly assess and present her condition, but patience and hard work paid off.

Construction and development

Condo Association vs. National Builder

Jan 01, 2017

OUTCOME: 1 Million Paid

Retirement condominium project was subject to construction defects. Ansbacher Law was able to successfully resolve lawsuit at mediation prior to any expensive discovery.

Lawsuits and disputes

Heron's Landing v. D.R. Horton

May 19, 2016

OUTCOME: 12+ Million Dollar Judgment After Jury Verdict

A Jacksonville, Florida jury awarded the full demand of 240 home condominium association against D.R. Horton - America's largest home builder. The jury found the builder/developer to be negligent and a ... lso to have violated statutory warranties and the requirements of the Florida Building Code.

Construction and development

Condominium Association vs. National Builder and Developer

Jan 01, 2013

OUTCOME: Excess of $3 Million Dollars

Ansbacher Law was retained by a condominium association on account of construction defects. Our firm filed suit against the builder and developer. After mediation, the association accepted a settleme ... nt.

Personal injury

Auto Accident Claim

Jan 01, 2013

OUTCOME: Settled for $180,000

We were retained by an auto accident victim who suffered back and soft tissue injuries. The case was complicated by a second auto accident shortly after the first. A lawsuit was filed and discovery w ... as commenced.

Barry Barnett Ansbacher's Legal Cases (16)

Trucking Accident

Condominium Stucco Defects

Client vs. Tractor Supply

Condominium Association v. National Homebuilder & Subcontractors

D.R. Horton, Inc. - Jacksonville v. Heron's Landing Condominium Association

Auto Accident with Traumatic Brain Injury

Condo Association vs. National Builder

Heron's Landing v. D.R. Horton

Condominium Association vs. National Builder and Developer

Auto Accident Claim