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Cozen O'Connor

Fourth DCA Reverses Jury Verdict Due to Improper Admission of Claims Handling and Bad Faith Evidence

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In Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. Naze, No. 4D2024-0098 (Fla. 4th DCA June 4, 2025), the Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a jury verdict in favor of the insured, holding that the trial court improperly...more

Marshall Dennehey

Third District Court of Appeal Rules Affidavit Lacks Evidence Linking Damage to Tropical Storm Eta

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Thomas A. Bouchard, Jr. v. Citizens Prop. Ins. Corp., Fla. 3d DCA, No. 3D12-2202, February 19, 2025 - Thomas Bouchard, the appellant, appealed a final summary judgment order entered in favor of Citizens Property Insurance...more

Marshall Dennehey

Court Reverses Summary Judgment, Finding Insurer Failed to Prove Policy Exclusion

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Ronald and Lovelie Belizaire v. Citizens Prop. Ins. Corp., Fla. 4th DCA, No. 4D2023-2488, February 12, 2025 - The Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of the...more

Zelle LLP

Balancing Discovery and Protecting the Attorney-Client Privilege In the Insurance Coverage Context

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A recent case out of Colorado highlights the continued attack on the attorney-client privilege during the claim adjustment process. In In re: Hill Hotel Owner, LLC v. Hanover Insurance Company, 557 P.3d 798 (Colo. Oct. 29,...more

Carlton Fields

The Three “Musts” for a Competent Affidavit or Declaration

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Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal recently issued a decision that serves as a reminder not to take for granted a proposition that most practicing attorneys regularly encounter: a motion for summary judgment must be...more

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