Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law My commute home last night took longer than usual. It was not excessive traffic, an accident, or a stalled car. Rather, the cause of my delayed commute was a turtle: one single turtle crossing the road, holding up about 30 cars for what seemed like an eternity. (Never… Continue reading Slow As A Turtle? Florida Court Finds “No Damages for Delay” Clause Has Limits
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Cast Iron Drainpipes Latest Target in Florida Claims. But They Can Be Defended.
William Rabb | Insurance Journal A decade ago, it was questionable sinkhole damages that proliferated in Florida property insurance claims. More recently, “free roof” solicitations, roof claims and thousands of lawsuits have rattled the industry. Now comes cast iron drainpipes, common in homes built before 1975. The pipe systems have become targets for some of… Continue reading Cast Iron Drainpipes Latest Target in Florida Claims. But They Can Be Defended.
New Florida Statute Changes Building Code Requirements for Roof Repairs
Jason S. Lambert | Dinsmore Much recent attention has been on Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of extensive property insurance law changes in Florida. But on May 26, the governor also signed Senate Bill 4. While SB 4 primarily deals with condominium inspections and safety, the bill also changes part of the state law that… Continue reading New Florida Statute Changes Building Code Requirements for Roof Repairs
Florida Contractor Group Already Files Suit Challenging New AOB Fee Restrictions
William Rabb | Insurance Journal A group of contractors wasted little time in challenging the constitutionality of a law approved at the Florida Legislature’s special session last week, one the restoration companies argue singles them out and deprives them of attorney fees in assignment-of-benefits claims. “The inability to recover prevailing party attorneys’ fees will effectively… Continue reading Florida Contractor Group Already Files Suit Challenging New AOB Fee Restrictions
Another Florida Insurer Adds Binding Arbitration Endorsement Amid Losses
William Rabb | Insurance Journal Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co. reported more losses for the first quarter of 2022 and a spike in its combined ratio. But company officials said Friday they are taking aggressive steps, including rate increases, policy changes and tightened underwriting requirements, to improve the Florida-domiciled company’s financial profile. The Friday… Continue reading Another Florida Insurer Adds Binding Arbitration Endorsement Amid Losses