Key Amendments to Florida’s Construction Lien Law: An Overview

Corey Etcheverry | Saul Ewing Florida’s lien law is once again under construction with significant changes which went into effect on October 1, 2023. The amendments impact various aspects of lien rights, notice requirements, bond amounts, and attorney fee recovery. Key Provisions and Implications These amendments make critical changes to Florida’s lien laws and will… Continue reading Key Amendments to Florida’s Construction Lien Law: An Overview

Could Appeal Decision in Florida Roof Case Lead to More Expert Witness Challenges?

William Rabb | Claims Journal Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. will have to go back to court to show how an insured’s roof expert was in error when he used questionable data and failed to inspect the claimed damage before a south Florida home was reroofed. The case is another skirmish in what Florida… Continue reading Could Appeal Decision in Florida Roof Case Lead to More Expert Witness Challenges?

Fla. Public Adjusters Can’t Act as Appraisers if Fees Exceed Statutory Cap

William Rabb | Claims Journal Public adjusters cannot double as appraisers in claims disputes if their total fees exceed the statutory cap, a Florida appeals court decided Wednesday in what may be seen as another win in property insurers’ long battle against tactics allegedly employed by some public adjusters. The decision in Monarch Claims Consultants… Continue reading Fla. Public Adjusters Can’t Act as Appraisers if Fees Exceed Statutory Cap

New Florida Bill Shortens Time for Construction-Defect Lawsuits

Jessica Zelitt | Construction Executive On April 13, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 360 into law. This legislation alters the time period for bringing forward construction-defect lawsuits, as well as modifies the current private right of action against a contractor for violation of the Florida Building Code. First, SB 360 amends §… Continue reading New Florida Bill Shortens Time for Construction-Defect Lawsuits

Insurers May be on-the-hook for Pre-Suit Attorney’s Fees, but Can Avoid Them by Considering Pre-Suit Settlement

Vincent Fernandez, Jamal McBroom, Michael Montgomery and Samantha Wuschke | Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig Tendering policy limits to an insured in response to a Notice of Intent to Litigate, under section 627.70152, Florida Statutes (2021), precludes insureds from recovering pre-suit attorney’s fees from their property insurers in a subsequently filed litigation for the same claim.… Continue reading Insurers May be on-the-hook for Pre-Suit Attorney’s Fees, but Can Avoid Them by Considering Pre-Suit Settlement

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