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Viewpoint: The Cold, Hard Truth About Florida Litigation

Greater clarity came this week from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) via Florida Commissioner David Altmaier: Florida has 8% of all homeowners’ claims in the U.S., yet 76% of all homeowners’ claims lawsuits. Boom. In a letter to …

When Perils Combine – Concurrent Causation and Texas Law

Hurricane Harvey is the strongest hurricane to hit the Texas coast in over 55 years. Like all hurricanes, in some locations Harvey produced strong winds causing wind uplift and projectile property damage. Such damage was widespread in the Rockport area. …

Analyzing Concurrent Causation: Independence is the Key

The concurrent causation doctrine has been adopted by a majority of states. A question of concurrent causation arises where a liability insurance policy provides coverage for an accident caused jointly by an insured risk and by an excluded risk. Concurrent …