Featured Video Latest News Orlando Fox 35 Interview Lawyer Pete Cardillo discusses how homeowners can best protect their homes from termites.   Feature Article Tampa Condo Group Sues Insurer for Repairs Feb. 20, 2011 - The Tampa Tribune A Hyde Park condominium association has set its legal sights on Lloyds of London. Termite lawyer Pete Cardillo says Lloyd's is liabl for nearly $4 million in repairs, claiming that water damage and subsequent wood rot have caused problems with much of the framing of the 96 unit structure…more News Feed Home Pest Control: Termites - LifeGoesStrong Spring is in the Air and So Are Termite Swarms; Homeowners Need to Heed the ... - PR Web (press release) Termites swarm Southeast, create buzz on social media - MSN News Termites discovered in Armory - Apalachicola Times Termites swarm: experts say normal this time of year - WALA-TV FOX10 LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 - Arkansas Online (subscription) Pest Threats Increase in Wake of Hurricanes, Tropical Storms - DigitalJournal.com (press release) THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE GOLDEN INDEED - U-T San Diego Senske Services Warns Homeowners to Be Vigilant About Spring Pest Invasions ... - PR Web (press release) Does Home Insurance Cover Insect or Pest Damage? - Live Insurance News

Cardillo Law Firm based in Tampa, Florida is a termite property damage and plaintiffs litigation firm devoted to the area of termite damage and property insurance law. Our lawyers represent condominium complexes, apartment complexes, commercial developers, and homeowners who have termite damage claim disputes with their exterminators such as Orkin and Terminex or their insurance carriers. Our practice also encompasses rotted wood, decay and other collapse cases. Pete Cardillo, the founding attorney of Cardillo Law Firm, focuses exclusively on the prosecution of termite damage claims on behalf of individual homeowners, condominium associations and developers. The firm prosecutes termite damage claims in Florida, Georgia and other parts of the U.S. Cardillo is Florida Bar Board Certified as an expert in business litigation, a noted authority in the area of termite claims litigation and has been featured in many articles and newscasts. If your property has been impacted by termite damage, you should understand your legal rights under your pest control contract and insurance policy. Contact Cardillo Law for a no obligation phone consultation.

Cardillo Law Firm 2707 W. Azeele Street Suite 100 Tampa, Florida 33609 Tel Direct: 813.801.9050 Toll Free: 877.642.2873 Fax: 813.831.7747

Areas of Practice Termite Control Company Liability A significant percentage of Cardillo Law's practice is devoted to bringing cases against termite control companies, including national companies such as Orkin and Terminix. Termite Damage Insurance Claims In addition to claims against termite companies, many property owners may also have insurance coverage under their property insurance policies. Claims Against Sellers of Termite Damaged Property All too often, especially in the southeast United States, termite infested or damaged properties are sold to unsuspecting buyers.

Cardillo Case Update Lloyd's of London Rejects Claims from Hyde Park Place II Tampa attorney Pete Cardillo says Lloyd's is liable for nearly $4 million in repairs to Hyde Park Place II resulting from water damage and subsequent wood rot that has severely impaired the structural integrity of the building. Read more Lakeview Condominium v. Nationwide On April 14, 2011, the federal judge in the Lakeview v. Nationwide case denied Nationwide’s Motion for Summary Judgment.  This victory clears the way for the scheduling of the federal trial to be held in Pensacola, Florida.  Lakeview Condominium is seeking termite damage repair costs and punitive damages. Lakeview Condominium Association v. Nationwide, WL 1453813 (N.D. Fla. 2011) Sheffield v. Orkin Cardillo Law Firm is scheduled to try the Sheffield v. Orkin case.  Sheffield is a condominium association in Palm Beach County, consisting of 29 buildings and a total of 192 units.  The estimated termite damage repair cost is approximately $7.8 million.  Orkin attempted to limit its repair obligtations to only $250,000, but last year, the trial judge invalidated this purported cap on damages, allowing Sheffield to seek the full $7.8 million at trial.                                 Cardillo Presses on with Homeowners Claim Cardillo Law Firm will continue fighting insurance companies on behalf of homeowners in the Wang v. ANPAC case.  The trial had been scheduled for last year, but the insurance company ANPAC improperly transferred the case to federal court in order to dodge the trial.  The federal court ruled that ANPAC had wrongly removed the case to federal court, and ordered the case back to the state court for trial.  The Wangs are seeking punitive damages on top of their repair costs based on ANPAC’s bad faith.  The Wangs also have a separate termite lawsuit pending against Truly Nolen, which has not yet been scheduled for trial. Read more Case Updates