Annie D. Rosenthal | Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr Earlier this year, the Second District Court of Appeal of Florida held that a “no damages for delay” clause “will not be enforced in the face of governmental fraud, bad faith, or active interference with performance under the contract.” Sarasota County, Fla. v. Southern Underground Industries, Inc.,… Continue reading Florida Court of Appeals Holds That County’s “Active Interference” Overrides “No Damages for Delay” Clause
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Goodbye Courtroom? Florida Citizens Wants Claims Disputes Heard by Admin Judges
William Rabb | Insurance Journal By this time next year, Citizens Property Insurance policyholders and assignees of benefits could see their claims disputes decided, not in county or circuit courts, but by administrative judges who work for a Florida state agency. The Citizens Board of Governors on Wednesday voted to move ahead with a policy… Continue reading Goodbye Courtroom? Florida Citizens Wants Claims Disputes Heard by Admin Judges
Slow As A Turtle? Florida Court Finds “No Damages for Delay” Clause Has Limits
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
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