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Florida Supreme Court
Ambiguity Expands Coverage in Home Health Policy
In its third insurance-related opinion of July 3, the Florida Supreme Court in Washington National Insurance Corporation v. Ruderman answered the following questions certified to it by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit: IN THIS CASE, DOES THE POLICY’S “AUTOMATIC BENEFIT INCREASE PERCENTAGE” APPLY TO THE DOLLAR VALUES OF THE “LIFETIME […]
Supreme Court rules for policyholder in Geico case
Florida Court Bans Private Doctor-Lawyer Meetings in Malpractice Cases
Florida Supreme Court, Insurance Regulation News, medical malpractice insurance
Florida Court Weighs When Not Meeting Policy Terms Means Coverage Forfeiture
Florida Supreme Court, auto insurance, Insurance Regulation News, medical exam requirement, uninsured motorist coverage
Florida Supreme Court Affirms That 48-Hour Post-Event Public Adjuster Solicitation Ban Is Unconstitutional
Jeffrey H. Atwater v. Frederick W. Kortum, Case No. SC11-133 (Fla. 2012). On July 5, 2012, the Supreme Court of Florida affirmed a decision by the Florida First District Court of Appeal that the statutory ban on public adjusters initiating contact with a claimant within 48 hours of an event that may be the subject […]
Supreme Court overturns time limit on public adjusters
Office of Insurance Regulation, public adjusters, Jeff Atwater, Florida Supreme Court, Insurance Regulation News
Scott could get a chance to appoint 3 new justices
Fla. justices rule on hurricane insurance issues
hurricane season, Florida Supreme Court, Insurance Regulation News, property insurance, QBE Insurance Corp.
Special Session on Redistricting Next Week
The Florida legislature wrapped up its 2012 regular session yesterday, but they’ll be back next week for a special session on redistricting. Just as the session was wrapping up, lawmakers learned that the Florida Supreme Court rejected the newly drawn Senate districts by a 5-2 vote. The Court approved the House plan. This means the […]