Florida Power & Light Company has taken legal action against a fellow Florida corporation, alleging negligence that resulted in significant damage to its infrastructure. On April 24, 2025, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Transylvanian Rock Drilling, Inc.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on or around April 27, 2023. FPL claims that Transylvanian Rock Drilling's employees or contractors began boring work at a site located at 182 East McNab Road, Pompano Beach, Florida. According to the complaint, although Transylvanian Rock Drilling submitted a ticket for underground facility location at a nearby site, they failed to do so for the actual work site. This oversight allegedly led to their workers striking and damaging FPL's underground fiber optics communication line.
FPL asserts that Transylvanian Rock Drilling had a duty to inspect and verify whether any facilities were present underground before commencing work. They also had an obligation to ensure all operations were conducted safely and prudently, adhering to Chapter 556 of the Florida Statutes. The complaint accuses Transylvanian Rock Drilling of breaching these duties by failing to conduct necessary inspections and allowing their team to work without proper identification of FPL’s facilities.
As a result of this alleged negligence, FPL claims it incurred damages due to the immediate need for repairs caused by the breach. Despite sending a demand letter seeking compensation for these damages prior to filing the lawsuit, FPL states that Transylvanian Rock Drilling refused payment.
In response to these allegations, FPL is seeking judgment in its favor from the court. The company requests damages covering repair costs and other related expenses. Additionally, they seek post-judgment interest and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Representing Florida Power & Light Company are attorneys Joseph Ianno Jr. and William C. Selfridge from their Juno Beach office. The case is filed under Case Number: 502025CA003999XXXAMB.