Monthly Archives: August 2022
Federal Court Rules Florida Businesses Not Entitled To Insurance Coverage For COVID-19 Losses
The COVID-19 pandemic created widespread–and unprecedented–disruption to Florida’s economy. Many businesses suffered a severe drop in revenue and were forced to temporarily or permanently close their doors. This, in turn, spawned a wave of business lawsuits against insurance companies who denied claims under “all-risk” commercial insurance policies. Commercial Policies Required “Physical” Damage to Property… Read More »
The Role Of Declaratory Judgments In Florida Insurance Litigation
Insurance companies will often seek declaratory judgments to determine their obligations under a particular policy. For example, if someone is injured on another person’s property, the company that insures the property owner may seek a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify that owner should they be sued. Keep in… Read More »
Business Disputes And Arbitration
If you are pursuing legal action in connection with a business contract dispute, it is possible there is a provision in the contract to move toward arbitration. An alternative to traditional litigation paths, arbitration has some similarities to mediation in that there is a neutral third party who reviews documentation, listens to arguments, and… Read More »
Protect Yourself From Timeshare Regret
Sales of timeshares are often connected to customers acting on impulse, without people doing the research they need to do to determine if the purchase is truly a good investment. Sometimes people are on vacation when they are talked into a timeshare and they find themselves regretting the purchase in the months and years… Read More »
Tampa Family Law And The Divorce Discovery Process
Every time you go through a process that is new, you are bound to learn new terms and systems. This is true of individuals who have never divorced before learning about the discovery process. Discovery is a word used when a legal team is gathering the evidence and documentation needed to see the process… Read More »
What If I Was Injured In A Tampa Store Or A Sarasota Restaurant?
People slip and fall in public all of the time. You have likely been shopping in a mall or dining in a restaurant and seen someone take a fall. Thankfully, in most situations, the person is able to get up and brush it off. They may be startled and bruised, but they are able… Read More »
Some Men Receive Maintenance Payments After A Divorce
Ending a marriage is extremely stressful. While emotions can be a large part of the upset, there are also times when a pending divorce brings financial stress as well. If one spouse has been earning a lot more than the other, the spouse who does not have access to financial resources may worry about… Read More »
Can I Appeal A Denied Claim?
Your need for compensation may be clear to you. After all, if you were hurt in a Florida accident, it is natural to rely on insurance coverage to help you handle medical expenses and other fees. But, there are situations in which an injured party is surprised when their claim is reduced or denied…. Read More »
Is A Property Owner Liable When A Fight Breaks Out Between Guests?
Private property owners typically have a legal responsibility to keep their premises “reasonably safe” for invited guests. This means that the owner must take reasonable steps to protect their guests from foreseeable hazards, including possible criminal activity. At the same time, however, the owner is not required to absolutely “insure” guest safety. Federal Appeals… Read More »
When Can A Policyholder Demand An Appraisal?
In Florida insurance law, an appraisal provides a means of resolving a dispute between the insurer and the policyholder regarding the amount of a covered loss. Appraisal is not meant to resolve whether a claim is insurable to begin with. Rather, it provides a way to arbitrate the question of how much the insurer… Read More »