Southeast News Fla. Public Adjusters Can’t Act as Appraisers if Fees Exceed Statutory Cap September 8, 2023 Public adjusters cannot double as appraisers in claims disputes if their total fees exceed the statutory cap, a Florida appeals... Read More
Southeast News Workplace Shootings Not Always Compensable, Florida Appeals Court Says August 18, 2023 Workplace shootings, more common than ever now, may happen in the course and scope of employment. But do they have... Read More
Southeast News Work Comp Defense Attorneys Worry Ga. Courts Becoming Too Worker Friendly August 14, 2023 After three major Georgia appeals court decisions have gone against employers in the last five years, some insurance defense attorneys... Read More
East News Harvard Loses $15M in Excess Coverage Because of Late Notice of Claim August 11, 2023 Even the smartest institutions in the land can miss deadlines – and can lose $15 million in insurance coverage because... Read More
Texas / South Central News No Duty to Defend Doesn’t Mean No Duty to Indemnify, 5th Circuit Rules August 2, 2023 A federal appeals court has clarified, at least under the realm of Texas law, when an insurer has a duty... Read More
Southeast News Fla. Supreme Court Allows Early Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Cases July 17, 2023 Like a sports league deciding to make greater use of in-game instant replay on crucial calls, the Florida Supreme Court... Read More
Southeast News Fla. Insurance Reform Bill Will Dampen Construction Defect Subrogation Suits June 27, 2023 Florida lawmakers this year approved a measure that could help reduce liability insurance premiums for home and condo builders –... Read More
Southeast News Liberty Mutual Avoids Payout Even Though Sublimit Omitted from Policy June 20, 2023 What happens when an insurance carrier, its underwriter, a broker and the insured all forget to make sure a sublimit... Read More
Southeast News Nashville Bar Damaged by Car Bombing Sues Insurer June 15, 2023 When a Tennessee man set off a bomb in downtown Nashville in 2020, it not only disrupted a peaceful Christmas... Read More
Southeast News Fla. Regulator Approves Roof Endorsements that Could Bar Non-Storm Claims June 8, 2023 Despite the Florida Legislature taking major steps to rein in the cost of roof claims and litigation, at least two... Read More