FLORIDA RECORD Citizens Property Insurance: AOB reform good for consumers, ‘jury still out’ on litigation portion By Karen Kidd | Jul 20, 2019 TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Assignment of benefits (AOB) reforms that took effect earlier this week will be a boon for consumers but it isn’t clear whether litigation provisions will reduce lawsuit abuse […]
FLORIDA RECORD AOB law in effect should lower insurance premiums in Sunshine State, reformer predicts LEGISLATION By John Suayan | Jul 12, 2019 William Large TALLAHASSEE — Consumers statewide should finally see an end to rising insurance premiums because of a new law that took effect July 1. House Bill 7065 reforms assignment of benefits (AOB) law, which […]
The changing judiciary: Gov. DeSantis appoints the people who’ll help him shape Florida’s courts July 2, 2019 Florida Supreme Court Gov. Ron DeSantis has named 66 people to sit on the panels that nominate candidates for judgeships at every level, continuing the process of remaking the state’s judiciary. From civil litigation to criminal trials and […]
Report: PBC car insurance rates highest in West Palm The wrecked vehicle in a 2015 crash in Jupiter, where insurance rates are among the lowest in Palm Beach County. [RICHARD GRAULIAN: palmbeachpost.com] By Chris Persaud Posted Jun 22, 2019 at 6:34 AM Drivers living in or around downtown West Palm Beach pay more for car insurance than […]
Legal group calls governor’s leadership on benefits reform ‘incredible’ By Carrie Bradon | Jun 20, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — Since taking office in January, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been moving to make a number of much-needed reforms, one of which is to control abuse of the assignment of benefits (AOB). Observers hope that House Bill […]
Legal group says raising limit on civil suit damages ‘goes beyond recommendation’ from state court By Carrie Bradon | Jun 20, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 337 into law May 24, which will raise the limit for damages in civil suits that are currently filed at the county level. According to FloridaPolitics.com, HB337 will […]
By Amy O’Connor | June 5, 2019 The Florida Supreme Court has reversed a prior court’s decision to use a nearly 100-year-old standard on expert witness testimony and instead adopted stricter federal standards currently used by a majority of states. The court, which turned over in January with Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’ appointment of three […]
Four things that could affect Florida business this summer. One involves flood insurance. The state has already had a pile of big business stories this year. Blue-green algae enveloping an area along the St. Lucie River in Stuart, on the east coast of Florida. Associated Press By Graham Brink Published May 30 Updated May 31 It’s already […]
What’s up with Florida’s new Supreme Court? This case helps explain. The Court just made class action lawsuits a lot harder to win. The Florida Supreme Court. [News Service of Florida] May 24, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — In a move that left little doubt about the new direction of the Florida Supreme Court, justices on Thursday […]
(May 24, 2019) – Florida enacted changes to attorney fee awards that some say will solve problems related to assignment of benefits lawsuits within the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the changes (HB 7065) into law on May 23, after the legislature had passed them in April. The new legislation sets rules for awarding attorneys’ […]