Submitted by Jessica Gregory on 25 Apr, 2022
General liability insurance policies provide coverage for “property damage”. Property damage is typically defined as: “Physical injury to tangible property including all resulting loss of use of that property.” The case law in Florida makes it clear that there is a difference between a claim for removal / replacement of…
Submitted by Jessica Gregory on 01 Apr, 2022
Fla. Stat. Ann. § 627.428, provides, in pertinent part: 1) Upon the rendition of a judgment or decree by any of the courts of this state against an insurer and in favor of any named or omnibus insured or the named beneficiary under a policy or contract executed by the…
Submitted by Ryan Myerss on 01 Apr, 2022
Fla. Stat. §324.021(9)(b)3 is consistently cited by many defense lawyers as an Affirmative Defense in situations where the owner of a vehicle is sued with the permissive user under the Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine. The Statute provides a cap on the owner’s liability for damages caused by the permissive user. Fla.