Neil Wilcove | Miller & Martin PLLC | August 14, 2017 For those that perform work in Florida, the Florida legislature updated the law pertaining to when construction defect lawsuits must be brought. While the Statute of Limitations for construction defect cases is four years, there was never really a set date on when the… Continue reading New Definition for Term “Completion” in Florida for Construction Defect Lawsuits
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Down…But, Not Out!
Anaysa Gallardo Stutzman | Zelle LLP | July 7, 2017 Assignment of benefits (“AOB”) have become a double-edge sword for the consuming public. While the public policy reasoning for their creation, to allow the insured to obtain immediate, necessary assistance in meeting their mitigation obligation and getting back to pre-loss condition, remains sound, the increased… Continue reading Down…But, Not Out!
Two Different Approaches to the Assignment of Benefits Issue
Sean Shaw | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | July 18, 2017 Assignment of Benefits (“AOBs”) has been an issue in the property insurance realm for several years. In fact, the Florida Legislature made a hard push to address the issue during the 2017 Session but was unable to do so. The two main AOB… Continue reading Two Different Approaches to the Assignment of Benefits Issue
Insurance Consultants and People Not Licensed as Public Adjusters Cannot Work on Property Insurance Claims
Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | July 2, 2017 Florida law is significantly more specific about who may work on, aid in, or prepare a claim for a policyholder. Many insurance restoration contractors, all insurance consultants, and all those non-licensed third parties who help contractors, policyholders and public adjusters with insurance claims… Continue reading Insurance Consultants and People Not Licensed as Public Adjusters Cannot Work on Property Insurance Claims
Florida Statutes of Limitations and Repose Governing Construction Claims Revised to Clarify Accrual Dates Effective July 1
Amandeep s. Kahlon | Buildsmart | July 6, 2017 Florida’s Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 377 providing for revisions to the Florida statutes of limitation and repose governing construction claims. The new law revises Fla. Stat. Sec. 95.11 (Limitations Other Than for the Recovery of Real Property) to clear up some confusion regarding when the… Continue reading Florida Statutes of Limitations and Repose Governing Construction Claims Revised to Clarify Accrual Dates Effective July 1