Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Friday, August 26, 2016
Aug 26, 2016
Florida Supreme Court Rules Doctors Can Be Liable If Patients Commit Suicide
In a unanimous decision that could influence how Patients are treated for Depression, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Physician could be sued for Medical Malpractice for a Patient’s Suicide. Christine Sexton reports for Politico Florida.
Florida Public Housing Authority Self Insurance Fund, Inc. has earned a Financial Stability Rating® (FSR) of A, Exceptional, from Demotech.
Florida Workers’ Comp Lawsuit Abuse Column Aimed at Wrong Target, Some Say
In a recent column on what they call “Lawsuit Abuse,” Lobbyists for Florida’s Small-Business Sector showed some misplaced ire. They blame Lawyers for driving up costs for businesses, but Workers’ Compensation Lawyers completely agree with businesses that Insurance Rates are too high, says Florida Workers’ Advocates President Mark Touby in the Tallahassee Democrat.
Attorney Permanently Disbarred For Role in DUI Setup
Stephen Diaco, one of three Lawyers accused of setting up a rival’s DUI Arrest, was permanently disbarred Thursday by the Florida Supreme Court, the Tampa Tribune’s Elaine Silvestri reports.
Florida Woman Caught Faking Injury in Attempt to Collect Workers’ Comp Payments
The Department of Financial Services’ Division of Investigative and Forensic Services announced the arrest of a Fort Lauderdale woman following her attempt to fraudulently collect Workers’ Compensation Payments following an alleged on-the-job injury, Insurance Journal reports.
FEMA Rejects Govenor Rick Scott’s State of Emergency Algae Appeal
FEMA denied Scott’s original request for Emergency Funds in July, saying he failed to prove the State isn’t able to handle the “Severity and Magnitude” of the Blooms. He filed an appeal this month. Scott cannot appeal the decision again, TCPalm.com’s Isadora Rangel reports.
Opioid Overdoses in Florida County Jump 75% in 2016
Firefighters in Palm Beach County, Florida, have been responding to an average of five Opioid-Related Overdoses every day this year, Insurance Journal’s Amy O’Connor reports.
Absentee Ballot Returns Show Spike in Unlikely Voters Weighing In on Florida’s Primary
The Political Team at the Florida Chamber of Commerce has come across a remarkable trend this Campaign Season: A huge spike in Mail Voting by people who rarely Vote in Primary Elections. Adam Smith reports via the Miami Herald.
Fracking Issue Lurks in Primary Races After Death of Bill Last Legislative Session
A Fracking Bill may have died in the last Legislative Session, but the controversial Oil and Gas Extraction Process is playing a role in several Legislative and Congressional Campaigns. Bruce Ritchie reports for Politico Florida.
Florida Leaders’ Calls for Crackdown on Public Corruption Go Unheeded
Dismayed by the amount of Special Interest Money in Tallahassee, former Florida Governor Bob Graham and a Bipartisan Group are addressing Public Corruption in the State, but with little result, Steve Bousquet reports via the Miami Herald.
Ferry Service to Cuba Right Around the Corner
Ferry fares to Cuba aren’t likely to be prohibitive, says SunshineStateNews.com Publisher Nancy Smith. Look for them to start at around $300 roundtrip, car included.
NAIC Holds Long-Term Care Hearing
The NAIC’s Long Term Care Innovation (B) Subgroup held the Hearing during the NAIC’s Summer 2016 National Meeting. Presenters from State Insurance Departments, Consumer Groups and Insurance Industry Professionals covered topics ranging from innovation, affordability and availability as well as consumer education.
NAIC Report for State Insurance Commissioners Offers Options to Improve Drug Access
An NAIC Report to be published this weekend describes steps States can take to address a number of Drug-Coverage Issues in the Commercial Insurance Market, Michelle Andrews reports for Keiser Health News.
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