Florida Supreme Court Defines Damages Recoverable by First-Party Insureds in Actions Alleging Breach of Policy

Jeffrey Michael Cohen | PropertyCasualtyFocus In Citizens Property Insurance Corp. v. Manor House, LLC, the Florida Supreme Court recently answered “no” to the following question certified as a matter of “great public importance”: In a first-party breach of insurance contract action brought by an insured against its insurer, not involving suit under section 624.155, Florida Statutes,… Continue reading Florida Supreme Court Defines Damages Recoverable by First-Party Insureds in Actions Alleging Breach of Policy

Policyholder Attorneys: Be Careful Playing the Odds During Trial on First-Party Coverage Disputes – It Could Land You Right Back in Front of a Jury

Erin Dunnavant | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | July 7, 2018 On July 5, 2018, the Fourth District Court of Appeals, (“Fourth DCA”) reversed a jury’s verdict for Homeowner Sanjay Kuwas based on his counsel’s improper arguments and examination of his insurance company’s litigation manager during trial.1 Kuwas’ home suffered property damage due to… Continue reading Policyholder Attorneys: Be Careful Playing the Odds During Trial on First-Party Coverage Disputes – It Could Land You Right Back in Front of a Jury

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