In an October 18, 2010 order, a federal judge has denied the Defendants’ motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging that Lloyd’s of London property insurance policies violate Florida law by omitting the...
Recently, a Florida appellate court held that an insured who does not receive a statutorily-mandated premium discount for wind loss mitigation must first pursue administrative remedies with the Florida Office of...
In an opinion issued yesterday, September 22, 2010, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court’s order against the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (“FIGA”) in a case...
A recent Fourth District Court of Appeal decision resulted in the reversal of class certification in an action brought against an insurance company on behalf of premium finance companies. Prior to certifying a class...
Following is a summary of Florida insurance-related litigation developments during June and early July 2010: Third District Court Sides with Commercial Property Claimant in Breach of Contract Case Against...
By Maria Elena Abate, Shareholder Colodny Fass The Fourth District Court of Appeal recently published an opinion clarifying Florida law on appraisals demanded by insureds. In Florida Insurance Guaranty...
As part of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (“NAIC”) Spring 2010 National Meeting, the NAIC’s Center for Insurance Policy and Research will hold a special workers’...
By Maria Elena Abate, Shareholder Colodny Fass In a recent Fourth District Court of Appeal decision involving a supplemental Hurricane Wilma claim, a unanimous three-judge panel determined that a court-ordered...