There is extensive documentation to indicate there was a lack of proper maintenance to the building, and not just a one-time event, but a systemic lack over decades. There is extensive documentation to indicate there was a lack of proper maintenance to the building and not just a one-time event, but a systemic lack over decades. (Photo: Gerald Herbert/AP)

The investigation and ongoing litigation into the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Fla. continue to this day. As per the judge in a recent hearing, the trial will commence in March 2023. A previous article discussed potential underwriting changes as a result of this collapse. This article focuses on the more pressing issues from an insurance claims perspective, root cause and liability.

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