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Where a windstorm loss occurs during a “hurricane occurrence,” the loss must bear at least some causal nexus with the hurricane for the policy’s hurricane deductible to apply.
In this case, Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals addresses proper application of a hurricane deductible.
Legal Update for Florida Coverage & Property Litigation – May 2024 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal develop
Florida Statute § 627.70152 applies to all insurance policies, regardless of the date of the policy’s inception.
In March, the Third District Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of a complaint for its failure to comply with Florida Statute § 627.70152.
Legal Update for Florida Coverage & Property Litigation – May 2024 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal develop
Court rules the more reasonable interpretation of the term “hurricane occurrence” is the loss had to have been caused by the hurricane.
Florida Farm Bureau General Insurance Company (Farm Bureau) appealed an order granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, Richard and Nancy Jones.
Legal Update for Florida Coverage & Property Litigation – May 2024 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal develop
Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442(c)(3)’s apportionment requirement found inapplicable by virtue of Rule 1,442(c)(4) as the complaint explicitly alleged the co-defendant was only constructively liable for its alleged breach of the purchase agreement.
On March 20, 2024, the Third District Court of Appeal rendered a decision concerning the characterization of a “joint proposal” for settlement governed by Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442(c)(3).
Legal Update for Florida Coverage & Property Litigation – May 2024 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal develop
Managing Risks in ER Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Treatment
As mental and behavioral health care grows more universal, and the delivery of healthcare services becomes more diverse, providers must be prepared to account for shifting landscapes regarding the standard of care.
The Quarterly Dose – April 2024, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
Florida Tort Reform: The Impact of House Bill 837 on Health Care Litigation
On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law.
The Quarterly Dose – May 2024, has been prepared for our read
ALL RISE - Recent Victories and Success Stories*
David Tomeo, Victoria Pepe and paralegal Karen Kankula (all of Roseland, NJ)
The Quarterly Dose – May 2024, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
LEGAL ROUNDUP - New Jersey
An “almost perfect storm of events” warranted additional time to file an Affidavit of Merit.
The Quarterly Dose – May 2024, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
LEGAL ROUNDUP - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Superior Court holds that trial court correctly entered nonsuit on plaintiff’s corporate negligence claim for failing to show actual or constructive knowledge.
Pennsylvania Superior Court holds that, under Section 311 of MCARE, matters reviewed do not require a document be specifically reviewed by a patient safety committee.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds that No Felony Conviction Recovery Rule barred medical malpractice and indemnification claims.Dinardo v. Kohler, 304 A.3d 1187 (Pa. 2023)
The Quarterly Dose – May 2024, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
Delaware Supreme Court affirms the decisions of the IAB and Superior Court, holding that an employer CORRECTLY paid for ketamine infusion treatment in accordance with the Delaware Fee Schedule.
Ms. Taylor injured her right wrist in 2016 while working as a teacher for the State. Her injury eventually developed into complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) involving multiple extremities.
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