Mar 10, 2023 By Jim Ash Rep. Tommy Gregory A House panel voted Wednesday to approve a revised civil litigation reform package, despite continued warnings that it would deny Florida’s most vulnerable citizens access to justice. The House Judiciary Committee voted 16-8 to approve HB 837 by Chair Tommy Gregory, R-Lakewood Ranch. The measure goes next to […]
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Christine Jordan Sexton – March 8, 2023 — Medical costs in play — Medical costs are among a trio of thorny issues in the omnibus tort bills that continue to be hammered out between the legislative chambers according to Sen. Travis Hutson, primary sponsor of SB 236. “Those issues are not set in stone even as we speak right now,” […]
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Personal injury attorneys and doctors say the bill will negatively affect anyone who drives a car in Florida. By: Stassy OlmosPosted at 11:23 AM, Mar 08, 2023 and last updated 7:03 PM, Mar 08, 2023 TAMPA, Fla. — One of the biggest tasks the Florida legislature has this session is a bill Governor Ron DeSantis […]
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Parkland shooting victims and survivors were among the South Florida residents gathered Thursday in opposition to the proposed changes. By Lisa Willis | March 06, 2023 at 12:04 AM Florida State Capitol Building in Tallahassee. (Credit: SeanPavonePhoto/Adobe Stock) As the larger tort reform bill, HB 837, is making its way through the legislature in Tallahassee, South Florida plaintiff attorneys […]
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By William Rabb | March 6, 2023 Outside of insurance attorneys, plaintiffs’ lawyers and some doctors, few people in Florida may be familiar with what are known as letters of protection. But critics say the instruments, in which doctors agree to take a share of the judgment in an injury lawsuit, are responsible for greatly […]
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FLORIDA RECORD State Sen. Linda Stewart said that some attorneys and glass vendors have churned out unneeded litigation. | Facebook By Michael Carroll – Mar 6, 2023 Supporters of an auto-glass lawsuit bill introduced last week say the reform would shatter current incentives that allow repair shops and attorneys to file excessive claims litigation, driving up […]
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How Republicans’ latest insurance reform proposals could restrict your ability to sue By Ron Hurtibise – South Florida Sun-Sentinel • Mar 05, 2023 at 7:00 am Insurance reforms are back on the front burner heading into the spring session of the Florida Legislature. Republicans are again targeting plaintiffs attorneys with a wish list of pro-insurance industry […]
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Proposed Civil Litigation Reforms Now Extend to Nursing Homes Mar 03, 2023 By Jim Ash The Legislature’s civil litigation reforms have expanded to nursing homes less than a week before the March 7 launch of the regular, 60-day session. Sen. Colleen Burton, R-Lakeland, filed SB 1304 on February 28. A companion, HB 1029 by Rep. Randy Maggard, R-Zephyrhills, […]
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Proposed Florida Laws are Good News for Insurers—as Plaintiff Lawyers Push Back “Governor DeSantis has repeatedly pledged to take on the toughest issues, and he has delivered,” William Large said. “Now, with help from the legislature, he’s taking on the trial lawyers in dramatic fashion.” March 03, 2023 at 02:24 PM The large meeting […]
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LITIGATOR WARNS OF ‘COLLATERAL DAMAGE’ AS LAWMAKERS PURSUE TORT LAW LEGISLATION Mar 02, 2023 By Jim Ash But supporters of the bill say one-way attorney fees invite ‘lawsuit abuse,’ and all Floridians pay the price through higher insurance premiums Florida lawmakers are risking collateral damage with a “shotgun” approach, when more targeted civil litigation […]
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Fla. Tort Reform Bill Aims to Pick Up Where Lawmakers Left Off By William Rabb | March 1, 2023 Outside of insurance attorneys, plaintiffs’ lawyers and some doctors, few people in Florida may be familiar with what are known as letters of protection. But critics say the instruments, in which doctors agree to take […]
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Florida Record Senate bill also addresses claims against senior living, nursing facilities By Chris Dickerson Feb 28, 2023 A second piece of legislation has been introduced in the Florida Legislature that would place limitations on litigation filed against senior living facilities. Senate Bill 1304 was introduced February 28 by state Senator Colleen Burton (R-Lakeland). […]
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 2.27.23 Peter Schorsch FJRI cheers tort reform success — After HB 837 cleared the committee, Florida Justice Reform Institute President William Large said, “Gov. DeSantis has repeatedly pledged to take on the toughest issues and he has delivered. Now, with help from […]
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FLORIDA RECORD Rep. Randall Maggard filed the bill on nursing home litigation on Tuesday. | Florida House of Representatives New Florida bill would limit lawsuits against senior-living providers By Michael Carroll Feb 24, 2023 New constraints would be placed on litigation filed against senior living facilities, including a ban on expert witnesses testifying on […]
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Christine Jordan Sexton February 24, 2023 The Senate has not filed a companion bill to date, but Senate President Kathleen Passidomo has thrown her support behind the move. The House is pushing ahead with changes that would place new limits on lawsuits and make it harder for people to sue insurance companies or win […]
Drew Wilson – February 22, 2023 It would ban auto glass AOBs and prohibit repair shops from offering cash or gift cards to customers. Sen. Linda Stewart filed legislation this week that would ban assignment of benefits lawsuits for auto glass repairs, a reform long sought by insurers. Assignment of benefits, or AOB, is a legal process […]
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Tort reforms inbound: House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Tommy Gregory this week filed a 22-page bill that makes significant changes to the state’s tort system, eliminating one-way attorney fees and attorney fee multipliers across all lines of insurance and putting the kibosh on the use of letters of protection (LOP). At press time there […]
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By William Rabb | February 16, 2023 Outside of insurance attorneys, plaintiffs’ lawyers and some doctors, few people in Florida may be familiar with what are known as letters of protection. But critics say the instruments, in which doctors agree to take a share of the judgment in an injury lawsuit, are responsible for greatly […]
Christine Jordan Sexton – February 15, 2023 —The new enemy: LOP: Move over AOB — there’s a new thorny issue with an acronym business interests want tackled: LOP. A letter of protection (LOP) is a letter sent to a medical professional by a plaintiff’s attorney representing the patient. LOPs guarantee the provider payment for medical treatment […]
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Civil Litigation Reform Package Revised and Moved Out of House Judiciary
/in Florida Bar NewsMar 10, 2023 By Jim Ash Rep. Tommy Gregory A House panel voted Wednesday to approve a revised civil litigation reform package, despite continued warnings that it would deny Florida’s most vulnerable citizens access to justice. The House Judiciary Committee voted 16-8 to approve HB 837 by Chair Tommy Gregory, R-Lakewood Ranch. The measure goes next to […]
Diagnosis for 3.8.23: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy
/in Florida PoliticsChristine Jordan Sexton – March 8, 2023 — Medical costs in play — Medical costs are among a trio of thorny issues in the omnibus tort bills that continue to be hammered out between the legislative chambers according to Sen. Travis Hutson, primary sponsor of SB 236. “Those issues are not set in stone even as we speak right now,” […]
Tampa attorneys speak out against Florida tort reform bill currently in session
/in ABC Action NewsPersonal injury attorneys and doctors say the bill will negatively affect anyone who drives a car in Florida. By: Stassy OlmosPosted at 11:23 AM, Mar 08, 2023 and last updated 7:03 PM, Mar 08, 2023 TAMPA, Fla. — One of the biggest tasks the Florida legislature has this session is a bill Governor Ron DeSantis […]
Proposed Florida laws are good news for insurers—as plaintiff lawyers push back
/in PropertyCasualty360Parkland shooting victims and survivors were among the South Florida residents gathered Thursday in opposition to the proposed changes. By Lisa Willis | March 06, 2023 at 12:04 AM Florida State Capitol Building in Tallahassee. (Credit: SeanPavonePhoto/Adobe Stock) As the larger tort reform bill, HB 837, is making its way through the legislature in Tallahassee, South Florida plaintiff attorneys […]
Florida Tort Reform Bill Goes Big, Checks Most Remaining Boxes for Insurers Hoping to Stem Litigation
/in The Insurance JournalBy William Rabb | March 6, 2023 Outside of insurance attorneys, plaintiffs’ lawyers and some doctors, few people in Florida may be familiar with what are known as letters of protection. But critics say the instruments, in which doctors agree to take a share of the judgment in an injury lawsuit, are responsible for greatly […]
Florida Legislature Is Set to Push Sweeping
/in Flagler LiveFlorida Legislature Is Set to Push Sweeping Changes to Legal System, Favoring Business and Government at Individuals’ Expense MARCH 6, 2023 Paul Renner, the Palm Coast Republican and House Speaker, is enthusiastically leading a House that has lurched further to the right than under any administration since the Jim Crow era. (© FlaglerLive) Shortly after […]
Auto-glass bill aims to put the brakes on excessive car insurance litigation
/in Florida RecordFLORIDA RECORD State Sen. Linda Stewart said that some attorneys and glass vendors have churned out unneeded litigation. | Facebook By Michael Carroll – Mar 6, 2023 Supporters of an auto-glass lawsuit bill introduced last week say the reform would shatter current incentives that allow repair shops and attorneys to file excessive claims litigation, driving up […]
How Republicans’ latest insurance reform proposals could restrict your ability to sue
/in South Florida Sun-SentinelHow Republicans’ latest insurance reform proposals could restrict your ability to sue By Ron Hurtibise – South Florida Sun-Sentinel • Mar 05, 2023 at 7:00 am Insurance reforms are back on the front burner heading into the spring session of the Florida Legislature. Republicans are again targeting plaintiffs attorneys with a wish list of pro-insurance industry […]
Proposed Civil Litigation Reforms Now Extend to Nursing Homes
/in Florida Bar NewsProposed Civil Litigation Reforms Now Extend to Nursing Homes Mar 03, 2023 By Jim Ash The Legislature’s civil litigation reforms have expanded to nursing homes less than a week before the March 7 launch of the regular, 60-day session. Sen. Colleen Burton, R-Lakeland, filed SB 1304 on February 28. A companion, HB 1029 by Rep. Randy Maggard, R-Zephyrhills, […]
Proposed Florida Laws are Good News for Insurers—as Plaintiff Lawyers Push Back
/in Law.comProposed Florida Laws are Good News for Insurers—as Plaintiff Lawyers Push Back “Governor DeSantis has repeatedly pledged to take on the toughest issues, and he has delivered,” William Large said. “Now, with help from the legislature, he’s taking on the trial lawyers in dramatic fashion.” March 03, 2023 at 02:24 PM The large meeting […]
Litigator Warns of ‘Collateral Damage’ as Lawmakers Pursue Tort Law Legislation
/in Florida Bar NewsLITIGATOR WARNS OF ‘COLLATERAL DAMAGE’ AS LAWMAKERS PURSUE TORT LAW LEGISLATION Mar 02, 2023 By Jim Ash But supporters of the bill say one-way attorney fees invite ‘lawsuit abuse,’ and all Floridians pay the price through higher insurance premiums Florida lawmakers are risking collateral damage with a “shotgun” approach, when more targeted civil litigation […]
Fla. Tort Reform Bill Aims to Pick Up Where Lawmakers Left Off
/in Claims JournalFla. Tort Reform Bill Aims to Pick Up Where Lawmakers Left Off By William Rabb | March 1, 2023 Outside of insurance attorneys, plaintiffs’ lawyers and some doctors, few people in Florida may be familiar with what are known as letters of protection. But critics say the instruments, in which doctors agree to take […]
Senate bill also addresses claims against senior living, nursing facilities
/in Florida RecordFlorida Record Senate bill also addresses claims against senior living, nursing facilities By Chris Dickerson Feb 28, 2023 A second piece of legislation has been introduced in the Florida Legislature that would place limitations on litigation filed against senior living facilities. Senate Bill 1304 was introduced February 28 by state Senator Colleen Burton (R-Lakeland). […]
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 2.27.23
/in Florida PoliticsSunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 2.27.23 Peter Schorsch FJRI cheers tort reform success — After HB 837 cleared the committee, Florida Justice Reform Institute President William Large said, “Gov. DeSantis has repeatedly pledged to take on the toughest issues and he has delivered. Now, with help from […]
New Florida bill would limit lawsuits against senior-living providers
/in Florida RecordFLORIDA RECORD Rep. Randall Maggard filed the bill on nursing home litigation on Tuesday. | Florida House of Representatives New Florida bill would limit lawsuits against senior-living providers By Michael Carroll Feb 24, 2023 New constraints would be placed on litigation filed against senior living facilities, including a ban on expert witnesses testifying on […]
Bill limiting lawsuits and attorneys fees clears House subcommittee
/in Florida PoliticsChristine Jordan Sexton February 24, 2023 The Senate has not filed a companion bill to date, but Senate President Kathleen Passidomo has thrown her support behind the move. The House is pushing ahead with changes that would place new limits on lawsuits and make it harder for people to sue insurance companies or win […]
Linda Stewart files bill to ‘fix the cracks’ in auto glass repairs
/in Florida PoliticsDrew Wilson – February 22, 2023 It would ban auto glass AOBs and prohibit repair shops from offering cash or gift cards to customers. Sen. Linda Stewart filed legislation this week that would ban assignment of benefits lawsuits for auto glass repairs, a reform long sought by insurers. Assignment of benefits, or AOB, is a legal process […]
Takeaways from Tallahassee — Come one, come all
/in Florida PoliticsTort reforms inbound: House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Tommy Gregory this week filed a 22-page bill that makes significant changes to the state’s tort system, eliminating one-way attorney fees and attorney fee multipliers across all lines of insurance and putting the kibosh on the use of letters of protection (LOP). At press time there […]
Fla. Tort Bill Brings it: Limits Damages, Ends Fee Multipliers, Discloses LOPs – and More
/in The Insurance JournalBy William Rabb | February 16, 2023 Outside of insurance attorneys, plaintiffs’ lawyers and some doctors, few people in Florida may be familiar with what are known as letters of protection. But critics say the instruments, in which doctors agree to take a share of the judgment in an injury lawsuit, are responsible for greatly […]
Diagnosis for 2.15.23: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy
/in Florida PoliticsChristine Jordan Sexton – February 15, 2023 —The new enemy: LOP: Move over AOB — there’s a new thorny issue with an acronym business interests want tackled: LOP. A letter of protection (LOP) is a letter sent to a medical professional by a plaintiff’s attorney representing the patient. LOPs guarantee the provider payment for medical treatment […]