SCHOOL DISTRICTS CAN BE VICARIOUSLY LIABLE WHEN STUDENTS ARE SEXUALLY ABUSED BY THEIR EMPLOYEES
In a precedential, consolidated opinion decided on March 11, 2026, the New Jersey Supreme Court held in Hornor v. Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education and Simpkins v.
No Certificate of Merit Requirement in Federal Court
Berk v. Choy, 607 U.S. ---, --- S. Ct. ---, 2026 WL 135975 (January 20, 2026)
Appeals Court Reverses Trial Court Finding that Proposal for Settlement Made by Carrier to Insured was not Ambiguous
Sec. First Ins. Co. v. Cincotta, 2025 WL 3714668 (Fla. 6th DCA 2025)
Sixth DCA Affirms Insureds May Present Replacement‑Cost Evidence After Wrongful Claim Denial
Universal Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Rodriguez and Cuevas, Case No. 6D2024-1194, 2026 WL 370220 (Fla. 6th DCA Feb. 6, 2026).
Third DCA Finds Two‑Year Delay in Reporting Property Damage Violates Prompt‑Notice Obligation
Security First Insurance Company v. Moreno, 51 Fla. L. Weekly D59 (January 7, 2026)
Florida DCA Reverses Trial Court: Depreciation Clause Does Not Invalidate Assignment of Benefits
Spartan Services Corporation vs. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Mere Speculation is not Enough to Demonstrate Prejudice After Late Notice
Bryan-Wilson, etc. v. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Case No. 4D2024-1547