Alan Fiedel – June 6, 2012 In QBE Insurance Corporation v. Chalfonte Condominium Apartment Association, Inc., Case No. SC09-441 (May 31, 2012), the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion last week in a Hurricane Wilma property insurance case, which originated in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The District Court dismissed… Continue reading No Common Law First-Party Bad Faith Action in Florida
Decision Making Skills Learned from Abraham Lincoln
By – Eugene Peterson – Construction Defect Expert Witness, Xactimate™ Certified Trainer Over the years, I have been fascinated by the ability of Abraham Lincoln to make remarkable decisions. It is my belief that the decisions he made resulted in his successful leadership during the Civil War, as he saved the Nation and abolished slavery. … Continue reading Decision Making Skills Learned from Abraham Lincoln
Chinese Drywall Claims Continue to Settle
Jonathan Carr – May 21, 2012 We continue to follow the Chinese drywall litigation. A piece of this litigation closed last week, as a Florida real estate developer agreed to a settlement with a class of condominium owners who alleged that drywall manufactured in China that was used to construct their homes caused health problems and… Continue reading Chinese Drywall Claims Continue to Settle
Contractors Insurance Used As One Of The Basis To Avoid Scam
Authorities warn construction firms about their business practices as well as companies and homeowners about getting involved in contractor scams. There have been several reports within the United States about incidences of misrepresentation where unknown contractors would approach clients as sent by insurance companies. Once hired to work on the property, they are said to… Continue reading Contractors Insurance Used As One Of The Basis To Avoid Scam
Mediation 301: When to Mediate
Shep Davidson – May 24, 2012 – The In-House Advisor After having read Mediation 101 and Mediation 201, you should have a solid understanding of what mediation is and how it works. Now, let’s discuss when it makes sense to mediate. While different types of cases get resolved through mediation every day, mediation is not… Continue reading Mediation 301: When to Mediate