FL S0288

Creates s. 558.0035, F.S. to limit tort liability of design professionals (engineers, surveyors, mappers, architects, interior designers, and registered landscape architects) for economic damages resulting from construction defects.

Prohibits contracts from limiting design professional liability in a manner inconsistent with required professional liability insurance coverage.

Exempts from limitation: claims for economic damages from personal injury or property damage other than the contract subject matter, and claims when a contracting party fails to maintain required insurance coverage.

Amends ss. 471.023, 472.021, 481.219, and 481.319, F.S. to conform professional liability provisions with the new limitation of liability standard.

Applies only to contracts and professional services performed on or after July 1, 2011; becomes effective July 1, 2011.