Category: Business Litigation

  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 existence of separate deductibles for …

  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 Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) before seeking court action against …

  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 involving a Sunrise, Florida condominium association’s claim resulting from Hurricane …

  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 action, a trial court must …

  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 Insurer In the case of Medley Warehouses v. Scottsdale …

  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 Association, Inc. v. The Olympus Association, Inc., the Fourth …

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’ compensation forum on March 26, 2010 to evaluate specific recommendations cited in a …

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 appraisal was “premature” because the insurer disputed whether the …