Submitted by Jessica Gregory on 05 Jul, 2023
In declaratory judgment actions pertaining to insurance coverage for an underlying tort suit, an insured will often seek to depose the insurance company. However, if there are no factual issues in dispute, the insurance company should seek a protective order from such a request. Florida…
Submitted by Jessica Gregory on 05 Jun, 2023
Most insurance policies contain language similar to the below: We will settle or defend, as we consider appropriate, any claim or suit for damage covered by this policy. We will do this at our expense, using attorneys of our choice. This agreement to settle or…
Submitted by Jessica Gregory on 05 May, 2023
On March 24, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 837, changing Florida Tort and Bad Faith Laws. The bill repeals sections 627.428 and 626.9373, Florida Statutes, which previously entitled insureds to recover attorney fees in any lawsuit against their insurer where any recovery…