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Late Notice - Policy Language Controls Burden to Prove Prejudice
SFR Services, LLC a/a/o Wild Oak Bay Owner Association, Inc. v. American Coastal Insurance Company, Case No. 2D2024-1947 (Fla. 2d DCA July 22, 2026) Despite the fact the insured failed to provide notice to its insurance company until more than 1,000 days after it sustained damage as a result of Hurricane Irma, the Second District Court of Appeals reversed summary judgment in favor of the insurer.
Fourth DCA Rules a Notice of Intent to Litigate is "Suit-Specific" and a Notice must be Filed Prior to All Lawsuits Filed on a Single Claim | JD Supra
Moreno v. People's Trust Insurance Company, (May 13, 2026) This case involved a property damage claim in which the homeowner argued she was not fully indemnified. She provided the insurer with a notice of intent to litigate prior to filing suit. The lawsuit was filed, but later voluntarily dismissed. The homeowner then filed an identical lawsuit, but did not provide a second pre-suit notice before doing so.
Mere Speculation is Not Enough to Demonstrate Prejudice After Late Notice
Bryan-Wilson, etc. v. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Case No. 4D2024-1547 The Fourth District Court of Appeals reversed a jury verdict in favor of Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company after it found Universal did not meet its burden to demonstrate it was prejudiced by the late notice of a plumbing loss. The subject claim was reported fifty-eight days after the alleged loss.
Appellate Court Finds Term “Occurrence” Ambiguous as It Pertains to Parkland Mass Shooting | JD Supra
Sheriff of Broward County v. Evanston Insurance Company, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, No. 24-13317, Nov. 10, 2025 The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals was recently tasked with determining whether the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL constituted a single occurrence or multiple occurrences pursuant to a commercial general liability (CGL) policy issued to the Sheriff of Broward County.
Appellate Court Finds Term “Occurrence” Ambiguous as It Pertains to Parkland Mass Shooting
Sheriff of Broward County v. Evanston Insurance Company, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, No. 24-13317, Nov. 10, 2025 The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals was recently tasked with determining whether the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL constituted a single occurrence or multiple occurrences pursuant to a commercial general liability (CGL) policy issued to the Sheriff of Broward County.
Fifth District Sides with the Sixth District and Finds SB-2A Does Not Apply Retroactively | JD Supra
Blumberg v. Security First Insurance Company, Fla. 5th DCA, No. 5D2024-1214, LT Case No. 2023-37546-COCI, August 28, 2025 The Fifth District Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s ruling that had retroactively applied statutory changes which eliminated an insured’s right to recover attorney’s fees in a first-party property damage case under what has become known as SB-2A. The underlying case involved a property damage claim which arose out of a loss in the summer of 2022.
Fifth District Sides with the Sixth District and Finds SB-2A Does Not Apply Retroactively
Blumberg v. Security First Insurance Company, Fla. 5th DCA, No. 5D2024-1214, LT Case No. 2023-37546-COCI, August 28, 2025 The Fifth District Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s ruling that had retroactively applied statutory changes which eliminated an insured’s right to recover attorney’s fees in a first-party property damage case under what has become known as SB-2A. The underlying case involved a property damage claim which arose out of a loss in the summer of 2022.
Federal Court Holds Replacement Cost Value Coverage Requires Completed Repairs and an Actual Cost Value Estimate
Monterrey’s Grill, Inc. v. Axis Surplus Insurance Company, 2025 WL 1379574 (N.D. Fla. May 13, 2025) The District Court granted summary judgment in favor of the insurance carrier in a dispute arising from a hurricane property damage claim. The court found that the insured was not entitled to replacement cost value (replacement cost value) damages because repairs had not been completed and no actual cash value (actual cash value) estimate was submitted.
Attorneys’ Fee Amount and Multiplier Reversed by Appellate Court | JD Supra
The Third District Court of Appeal reversed and remanded the initial fee award entered by the trial court: $150 per hour more than plaintiff’s counsel’s contingency fee agreement and a 1.8 multiplier. The appellate court found the trial court did not make the necessary findings in the first-party property claim to justify those awards. The underlying suit arose out of a water damage claim in which coverage was provided for the loss but the insured disputed the amount of the payment.
Uninsured Versus Underinsured? There is a Big Difference, and the Jury Should Know! | JD Supra
The Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed a jury trial verdict in favor of the plaintiffs/insureds in an underinsured motorist case in which the the trial court granted the plaintiffs’ motion in limine in order to prevent the jury from hearing the tortfeasor was “underinsured” as opposed to “uninsured.” In this case, the tortfeasor (who rear-ended Brook Tsao), in fact, had $100,000 in liability insurance that was paid to the plaintiffs in a settlement.
District Court Grants Motion for Rehearing but Maintains Its Prior Decision That Affirmed the Trial Court’s Decision in Favor of Defendant in a Subrogation Dispute | Marshall Dennehey - JDSupra
Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company a/s/o Perez v. Laguna Riviera Condominium Assn, Fla. 2nd DCA, 2D23-34, Mar. 1, 2024 In this interesting dispute, the Second District Court of Appeal took the unusual step of granting a motion for rehearing but maintained its prior decision that affirmed the trial court’s decision in favor of Laguna Riviera in a subrogation dispute.
Without a Judicial Determination That the Insurer Acted in Bad Faith, It Was Reversible Error for the Trial Court to Enter a Final Judgment in Excess of the Policy Limits | Marshall Dennehey - JDSupra
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Finson, Apr. 17, 2024, 2nd DCA This appeal followed a trial for underinsured motorist (UM) benefits in which the judge entered a final verdict in the amount of $1,052,593.21, despite the fact that the policy only provided $100,000 in UM benefits. State Farm appealed the amount of the final verdict, and the Second District Court of Appeals agreed and remanded the case for further proceedings.
A preferred contractor endorsement in a homeowners policy applies to the contractor hired by the insured.
Synergy Contracting Group, Inc. a/a/o Shuttleworth v. People’s Trust Insurance Company, Fla. 2nd DCA, 2D2022-0698, June 7, 2024 In this appeal, the Second District Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the insurer when a mitigation and remediation company hired by the insureds, pursuant to an assignment of benefits, attempted to challenge an endorsement in the homeowner policy limiting coverage.
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Rationally Designed Base Editors for Precise Editing of the Sickle Cell Disease Mutation
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How the Florida ‘Omnibus’ Insurance Bill Will Impact Insurer Duty to Defend, Appraisal
While most of the news out of the 2019 Florida Legislative Session surrounding insurance has focused on House Bill 7065 and the wide-spread assignment of benefits (AOB) reform it promises, another piece of legislation that makes some big insurance-related changes – HB 301 – was signed by the governor June 18 and takes effect July 1.
Relief in Sight for Florida’s Assignment of Benefits Crisis
Michael Packer, shareholder with Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin in Fort Lauderdale. Over the last several years, a crisis has engulfed Florida’s insurance market and threatened to spread nationwide. South Florida has been the epicenter for the proliferation of a cottage industry led by water mitigation and restoration contractors focused on gouging insurance companies and taking advantage of innocent policyholders.
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Concerned About Buckhead Streams
Skip to main content Midtown, GA Brookhaven, GA Virginia Highland-Druid Hills, GA Smyrna-Vinings, GA Atlanta, GA North Druid Hills-Briarcliff, GA Sandy Springs, GA Dunwoody, GA East Atlanta, GA East Cobb, GA Georgia Top National News See All Communities Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's mission is to advocate and secure the protection and stewardship of the Chattahoochee River, its tributaries and watershed.
No Decision on Lindbergh Re-zoning this Month
Skip to main content Midtown, GA Brookhaven, GA Virginia Highland-Druid Hills, GA Smyrna-Vinings, GA Atlanta, GA North Druid Hills-Briarcliff, GA Sandy Springs, GA Dunwoody, GA East Atlanta, GA East Cobb, GA Georgia Top National News See All Communities In a statement released by the Garden Hills Civic Association (GHCA) in their "Town Crier" email newsletter, members are told that the most recent developments in regard to the Lindbergh re-zoning include the application being held and not...
VIDEO: Ga. 400 Trail Plans Discussed
For those looking for more information about the , Livable Buckhead has released an informative video detailing the project. In the video, George Dusenbury from City of Atlanta Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs discusses plans to increase park space in Buckhead — which he calls one of the least "parked" areas in the city. Also, of the reveals how important historic sites will be incorporated along the trail. More recently, Gov.
Durrett Fields TSPLOST Questions from BBA
Jim Durrett, Executive Director of the Buckhead Community Improvement District, spoke at length about the TSPLOST - a one-cent sales tax to pay for $8.5 billion in road and transit projects - at last week's breakfast meeting of the Buckhead Business Association. The TSPLOST is quickly approaching a vote on July 31 and opinions about it are sharply divided.
Piedmont Hospital Named Leader in 'LGBT' Healthcare Equality
Skip to main content Midtown, GA Brookhaven, GA Virginia Highland-Druid Hills, GA Smyrna-Vinings, GA Atlanta, GA North Druid Hills-Briarcliff, GA Sandy Springs, GA Dunwoody, GA East Atlanta, GA East Cobb, GA Georgia Top National News See All Communities has been recognized as a "Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality" in the Healthcare Equality Index 2012 report, an annual survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country's largest lesbian, gay,...
Reader's Choice 2012: Time to Vote!
There is a lot to celebrate about Buckhead and the metro Atlanta community: great family-friendly activities and great local businesses. But which do you think is the best? Help Patch determine the best of the best by voting for your favorites in each one of the categories below. (Click on the links under each category and vote in the poll attached to each article. Find out what's happening in Buckhead with free, real-time updates from Patch. Cast your vote by August 17 and help us decide who's best.
Buckhead Recycling Center Now Open
is wanting to ensure that Buckhead residents are aware of the Buckhead Community Recycling Center, which is now in its second month. The Buckhead location is at , 2715 Peachtree Road, NE. It is open the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Buckhead Community Center accepts electronics, styrofoam, paper shredding and latex paint. Find out what's happening in Buckhead with free, real-time updates from Patch.
Busts to be Unveiled at Shepherd Center
Skip to main content Midtown, GA Brookhaven, GA Virginia Highland-Druid Hills, GA Smyrna-Vinings, GA Atlanta, GA North Druid Hills-Briarcliff, GA Sandy Springs, GA Dunwoody, GA East Atlanta, GA East Cobb, GA Georgia Top National News See All Communities announced recently that long-time supporters Lewis and Faye Manderson of Atlanta have included the hospital in their estate plans in the form of significant will bequests.
Northside Drive Improvements to Begin in July
Georgia DOT and the City of Atlanta (COA) will begin the recently combined waterline improvements and roadway safety improvements along Northside Drive, 2.4 miles from I-75 to just north of the intersection at Northside Parkway in July. Construction is scheduled to last between 18- 24 months and be completed by spring/summer of 2014.
CID Says Info Needed for Peachtree Intersection Improvement
is taking another look at improving the tangled and often discussed intersection of Peachtree, Roswell and Paces Ferry. Public input on any potential fixes will be delayed, but CID members say it won't be long before they have proposals ready to review, according to the Buckhead Reporter. Buckhead CID Executive Director Jim Durrett said the CID board postponed the scheduled May 17 public meeting while it waits for information from a consultant.
Best Chef in the Southeast: Linton Hopkins
Skip to main content Midtown, GA Brookhaven, GA Virginia Highland-Druid Hills, GA Smyrna-Vinings, GA Atlanta, GA North Druid Hills-Briarcliff, GA Sandy Springs, GA Dunwoody, GA East Atlanta, GA East Cobb, GA Georgia Top National News See All Communities For Buckhead Chef Linton Hopkins, the fifth time is the charm. Hopkins and Hugh Acheson of in Athens tied for the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast, which was announced on Monday night.
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