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Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Filing Requirements Under Florida Civil Rights Act

Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Filing Requirements Under Florida Civil Rights Act

| Written By: Jordann Wilhelm | Employment

On July 10, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court issued its decision in Steak N Shake, Inc. v. Ramos, resolving conflicting appellate court rulings about the administrative prerequisites for bringing a discrimination claim under the Florida Civil Rights Act (“FCRA”). The FCRA requires individuals to file a complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations (“FCHR”) […]

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AOB Question Certified to Florida Supreme Court

AOB Question Certified to Florida Supreme Court

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal (DCA) has certified the following question pertaining to Assignments of Benefits (AOB) to the Florida Supreme Court as a matter of great public importance: Does article X, section 4(c) of the Florida Constitution allow the owner of homestead real property, joined by the spouse, if married, to assign post-loss […]

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Dismissal of AOB Case Leaves Unanswered Questions

Dismissal of AOB Case Leaves Unanswered Questions

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The Florida Supreme Court recently decided by a 4-3 vote to dismiss its review of Restoration 1 of Port St. Lucie v. Ark Royal Insurance Company.  Interestingly, the three justices in the minority were Governor DeSantis’ recent appointees. The majority was comprised of four justices who were on the court when it accepted the case. The […]

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