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Victory for the Calixte Family: Fighting for Justice Against Fraud and False Claims
In the world of construction and real estate, trust is everything. When that trust is broken, the results can be devastating. For my clients, the Calixte family-hardworking homeowners in Port St. Lucie-that trust was shattered. But today, after a two-year legal battle, justice was served.
The Nightmare Begins
The Calixte family had a dream: to build a custom home where they could build memories for generations to come. They entrusted a local builder with that dream and paid over $300,000 toward construction. But instead of receiving progress, they got silence. The builder stopped showing up. The work stopped. And worse-the subcontractors stopped getting paid.
It was later revealed that this builder had defrauded not just the Calixte family, but multiple homeowners out of several million dollars, leading to criminal charges. My clients were not just disappointed; they were victims of a scheme that left their dream home incomplete and their finances drained.
A Second Blow
As if that weren’t enough, one of the subcontractors-Coastal Building Contractor— filed a $50,000 lien against the Calixte family’s property. This lien was not because of something the Calixte family had done wrong— they had already paid the builder for the work
Coastal performed. But Coastal, not having been paid by the builder, came after the homeowners anyway, filing a foreclosure suit in an attempt to recover their money.
The Legal Battle
For two years, we fought this case in court. At every stage, we stood firm in our position: innocent homeowners should not be punished for a contractor’s fraudulent actions. We presented evidence that the Calixte family had fulfilled their financial obligations, and that the lien was invalid under Florida law.
Justice Served
Today, I am proud to say we won. The court found that Coastal Building Contractor’s lien was invalid and unenforceable. The foreclosure threat has been lifted, and my clients can finally begin to move forward-without the weight of unjust legal claims hanging over their heads.
Why This Matters
This case is not just a victory for the Calixte family-it’s a warning to fraudulent builders and a message of hope for homeowners who feel powerless. You have rights. And with the right legal team behind you, you can fight back.
At our firm, we believe in protecting the innocent, holding wrongdoers accountable, and restoring justice-one case at a time. If you or someone you know is facing a lien foreclosure, or contractor fraud, don’t wait. Reach out today.
Let’s fight for your future-just like we did for the Calixte family.