Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Wednesday, July 15, 2015.
Jul 15, 2015
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related News
WFLA-TV interviewed Colodny Fass’ Maria Elena Abate yesterday in its story on a Spring Hill man who mislead a family who bought his home. The man, who has decided not to plead guilty to federal wire fraud charges, lied about the presence of a sinkhole underneath the property.
Auto safety chief says Florida at risk for problem air bags
The head of the federal government’s auto safety agency says around three-quarters of ruptured air bags the agency has tested are coming from Florida. The Associated Press reports via WTSP-TV.
Medical Malpractice Insurer Challenges Florida Regulators’ Rate Cuts
A major medical-malpractice insurer is challenging an order by Florida regulators to reduce rates by 15 percent, according to newly filed documents in the state Division of Administrative Hearings. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via News4Jax.com.
Fate of Florida’s Workers’ Compensation System May Fall on State Supreme Court
A workers’ compensation case challenging the constitutionality of Florida Workers’ Compensation Law that was thrown out by the Florida’s Court of Appeals may be headed to the Florida Supreme Court, Insurance Journal’s Amy O’Connor explains.
Florida “Campus Carry” Debate Heading to Court
A bill allowing concealed weapons on college campuses in Florida failed in the State Legislature this past year, but a court decision could expand where guns are allowed. Matt Galka reports for WCTV
Florida Lieutenant Governor ready for action in U.S. Senate campaign
After catching heat from Democrats for what they labeled a do-nothing job, Florida Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera is poised to get busier today. The Palm Beach Post’s John Kennedy reports via the “Post on Politics” blog.
The tumultuous, ultra-insider-y race to be speaker of the Florida House during the 2021-22 legislative sessions took another interesting turn today as State Representative Brad Drake confirmed to Florida Politics that he has withdrawn his pledge to support to State Representative Eric Eisnaugle.
Florida continues to lead nation in foreclosures
Lenders closed on 104,450 foreclosures in Florida during the 12-month period ended in May, more than twice as many as second-place Michigan, data provider CoreLogic said Tuesday. John Hielscher reports for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
In redistricting special session, will Legislature take up the state Senate map, too?
The ink was not even dry on the Florida Supreme Court’s landmark redistricting decision instructing state legislators to redraw Florida’s congressional districts before it was being suggested that the Legislature also revisit the Senate maps, writes SaintPetersBlog.com Publisher Peter Schorsch.
Controversial water permit for billionaire’s ranch operation wins state approval
The St. Johns River Water Management District will allow the pumping of nearly 1.5 million gallons a day by Sleepy Creek Lands, a ranch operation in Marion County owned by Canadian industrialist and billionaire Frank Stronach. The Orlando Sentinel’s Kevin Spear reports.
A University of Cambridge report published this week analyzes the role of insurance regulation in protecting the basic human rights of life, livelihood and shelter against natural hazards and climate risk.
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