By Y. Peter Kang Law360 (February 5, 2020, 6:42 PM EST) — Injury defense attorneys in Florida are closely watching proposed legislation that would outlaw so-called phantom damages in injury trials, describing the bill as a key step in reining in jury verdicts that don’t reflect the actual costs of medical care. The Florida Senate’s Judiciary Committee […]
House subcommittee OK’s PIP repeal legislation Most of the opponents’ concerns centered on Florida’s bad faith laws. By Sarah Mueller on February 4, 2020 Legislation sponsored by Rep. Erin Grall (HB 771) to repeal Personal Injury Protection faced a slew of opposition in the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Tuesday. Most of the concerns centered on the state’s bad faith […]
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House panel advances ‘accuracy in damages’ bill What’s billed is rarely what’s paid. By Staff Reports on January 29, 2020 Is this the year for tort reform? The House Civil Justice Subcommittee passed a long-sought “accuracy in damages” reform package Wednesday, HB 9 by Rep. Tom Leek Anyone who’s gone to a doctor knows that medical providers often bill more […]
Proposed Florida law would aid insurance companies, cut attorney fees Reactions to the new bill reveal a sharp divide between homeowners’ attorneys and insurance companies. By Raychel Lean | January 23, 2020 at 12:00 AM | The original version of this story was published on Daily Business Review Insurance companies claim property insurance lawyers have been “double-dipping” by applying fee multipliers […]
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 1.21.20 All the news that fits, and more: Your first look at Sunshine State politics and policy news. House panel tackles deceptive legal advertising — The House Civil Justice Subcommittee held a panel workshop on misleading and deceptive legal advertising focusing especially on […]
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Florida Legislative Preview 2020: Industry Calls on Lawmakers to Reform Lawsuit Abuse Written by Amy O’Connor, Insurance Journal The Florida Legislature started its 2020 legislative session this week and lawmakers are set to consider a number of insurance-focused issues over the course of the 60-day period. At the top of the list for industry and […]
More opportunities for personal injury suits seen in wake of Florida high court ruling By Michael Carroll | Jan 20, 2020 William Large TALLAHASSEE – A Florida Supreme Court decision handed down last month will make it easier for plaintiffs to pursue personal injury lawsuits in pollution-related cases, according to those familiar with the case. […]
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Florida Legislative Preview 2020: Industry Calls On Lawmakers to Reform Lawsuit Abuse By Amy O’Connor | January 16, 2020 The Florida Legislature started its 2020 legislative session this week and lawmakers are set to consider a number of insurance-focused issues over the course of the 60-day period. At the top of the list for industry […]
By FLORIDA DAILY -01.14.20 With Gov. Ron DeSantis offering his second State of the State address on Tuesday, Members of the DeSantis administration, not surprisingly, applauded the governor for his speech. “I applaud Governor DeSantis on his State of the State address and commitment to removing burdensome regulations for hardworking Floridians. His leadership on occupational licensing reform […]
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By Michael Moline -January 7, 2020 Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images At an inaugural ceremony in Tallahassee on Jan. 8, 2019, former congressman Ron DeSantis was sworn in as Florida’s governor. We’ve heard what DeSantis thinks of his first year in office – it was “an incredible year for […]
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Trucking company’s dash cam case in Florida Supreme Court gains outside interest DECEMBER 18, 2019 • Tyson Fisher Several groups and stakeholders are lending their support to a trucking company in a lawsuit at the Florida Supreme Court. The high court will determine whether dash cam video evidence is sufficient to dismiss a case. The Florida […]
Florida windshield repair bill hits roadbloack A proposal that supporters contend would help crack down on alleged fraud in the auto-glass industry, particularly along the Interstate 4 corridor, failed to pass an evenly split Senate Committee Tuesday. [News-Journal file] By Jim Turner / The News Service of Florida Posted Dec 14, 2019 at 4:39 PM TALLAHASSEE — A propossal […]
Biz Groups Urge Fla. To Adopt Fed. Summary Judgment Rule Law360 (December 16, 2019, 8:42 PM EST) — The Product Liability Advisory Council on Monday joined a chorus of business groups weighing in on a case over a fatal truck accident and urging the Florida Supreme Court to adopt the federal summary judgment standard […]
Ron DeSantis praised for improving legal environment Florida went from No. 2 to off the list after DeSantis was sworn in. By Drew Wilson on December 12, 2019 After a decade on the list, Florida has slipped out of the top-10 in the American Tort Reform Association’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” list. The Florida Justice Reform Institute attributes the […]
By John Haughey | The Center Square Dec 11, 2019 Former federal prosecutor and Miami appeals court judge Robert Luck, right, speaks after being appointed for a seat on the Florida Supreme Court by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Miami. Lynne Sladky / AP Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed three justices […]
Windshield repair bill hits roadblock In a 4-4 vote, with Sen. Tom Lee, R-Thonotosassa, joining three Democrats in opposition, the Banking and Insurance Committee put the brakes on a bill (SB 312) that would prohibit repair shops from offering rebates or other incentives, such as gift cards, in exchange for motorists making insurance claims […]
Senate panel cracks windshield repair benefit reform with tie vote Contentious bill dead for 2020 Session. By A.G. Gancarski on December 10, 2019 On Tuesday, the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee did what they couldn’t do last time they met: cast a vote on SB 312. The bill was voted down, but not before a failed motion to temporarily postpone […]
November 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — An effort to crack down on alleged fraud in the auto-glass repair industry, particularly along the Interstate 4 corridor, is spurring an insurance battle in the state Legislature. A proposal by Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, that went before the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on Tuesday […]
2019 is on track to have as many auto glass lawsuits as last year By Drew Wilson on November 12, 2019 Suing over car window and windshield repair fees is a booming business, according to a new report from the Florida Justice Reform Institute. FJRI’s Auto Glass AOB Data Update, released Tuesday, shows 2019 is on track to have […]
Fla. Injury Defense Attys Hope To Thwart ‘Phantom Damages’
/in Law360By Y. Peter Kang Law360 (February 5, 2020, 6:42 PM EST) — Injury defense attorneys in Florida are closely watching proposed legislation that would outlaw so-called phantom damages in injury trials, describing the bill as a key step in reining in jury verdicts that don’t reflect the actual costs of medical care. The Florida Senate’s Judiciary Committee […]
House subcommittee OK’s PIP repeal legislation
/in Florida PoliticsHouse subcommittee OK’s PIP repeal legislation Most of the opponents’ concerns centered on Florida’s bad faith laws. By Sarah Mueller on February 4, 2020 Legislation sponsored by Rep. Erin Grall (HB 771) to repeal Personal Injury Protection faced a slew of opposition in the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Tuesday. Most of the concerns centered on the state’s bad faith […]
House panel OKs proposed repeal of Florida No-Fault car insurance law
/in The Center Square FloridaHouse panel OKs proposed repeal of Florida No-Fault car insurance law By John Haughey | The Center Square – Feb 4, 2020 […]
House panel advances ‘accuracy in damages’ bill
/in Florida PoliticsHouse panel advances ‘accuracy in damages’ bill What’s billed is rarely what’s paid. By Staff Reports on January 29, 2020 Is this the year for tort reform? The House Civil Justice Subcommittee passed a long-sought “accuracy in damages” reform package Wednesday, HB 9 by Rep. Tom Leek Anyone who’s gone to a doctor knows that medical providers often bill more […]
Proposed Florida law would aid insurance companies, cut attorney fees
/in PropertyCasualty360Proposed Florida law would aid insurance companies, cut attorney fees Reactions to the new bill reveal a sharp divide between homeowners’ attorneys and insurance companies. By Raychel Lean | January 23, 2020 at 12:00 AM | The original version of this story was published on Daily Business Review Insurance companies claim property insurance lawyers have been “double-dipping” by applying fee multipliers […]
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
/in Florida PoliticsSunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 1.21.20 All the news that fits, and more: Your first look at Sunshine State politics and policy news. House panel tackles deceptive legal advertising — The House Civil Justice Subcommittee held a panel workshop on misleading and deceptive legal advertising focusing especially on […]
Florida Legislative Preview 2020: Industry Calls on Lawmakers to Reform Lawsuit Abuse
/in AutoBodyNewsFlorida Legislative Preview 2020: Industry Calls on Lawmakers to Reform Lawsuit Abuse Written by Amy O’Connor, Insurance Journal The Florida Legislature started its 2020 legislative session this week and lawmakers are set to consider a number of insurance-focused issues over the course of the 60-day period. At the top of the list for industry and […]
More opportunities for personal injury suits seen in wake of Florida high court ruling
/in Florida RecordMore opportunities for personal injury suits seen in wake of Florida high court ruling By Michael Carroll | Jan 20, 2020 William Large TALLAHASSEE – A Florida Supreme Court decision handed down last month will make it easier for plaintiffs to pursue personal injury lawsuits in pollution-related cases, according to those familiar with the case. […]
Florida Legislative Preview 2020: Industry Calls On Lawmakers to Reform Lawsuit Abuse
/in The Insurance JournalFlorida Legislative Preview 2020: Industry Calls On Lawmakers to Reform Lawsuit Abuse By Amy O’Connor | January 16, 2020 The Florida Legislature started its 2020 legislative session this week and lawmakers are set to consider a number of insurance-focused issues over the course of the 60-day period. At the top of the list for industry […]
Florida Reacts After Ron DeSantis Offers State of the State
/in Florida DailyBy FLORIDA DAILY -01.14.20 With Gov. Ron DeSantis offering his second State of the State address on Tuesday, Members of the DeSantis administration, not surprisingly, applauded the governor for his speech. “I applaud Governor DeSantis on his State of the State address and commitment to removing burdensome regulations for hardworking Floridians. His leadership on occupational licensing reform […]
A year ago in January, Ron DeSantis became FL Gov. DeSantis: What do you think about his first-year record?
/in Florida PhoenixBy Michael Moline -January 7, 2020 Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images At an inaugural ceremony in Tallahassee on Jan. 8, 2019, former congressman Ron DeSantis was sworn in as Florida’s governor. We’ve heard what DeSantis thinks of his first year in office – it was “an incredible year for […]
Trucking company’s dash cam case in Florida Supreme Court gains outside interest
/in Land LineTrucking company’s dash cam case in Florida Supreme Court gains outside interest DECEMBER 18, 2019 • Tyson Fisher Several groups and stakeholders are lending their support to a trucking company in a lawsuit at the Florida Supreme Court. The high court will determine whether dash cam video evidence is sufficient to dismiss a case. The Florida […]
Florida windshield repair bill hits roadbloack
/in Daytona Beach News-JournalFlorida windshield repair bill hits roadbloack A proposal that supporters contend would help crack down on alleged fraud in the auto-glass industry, particularly along the Interstate 4 corridor, failed to pass an evenly split Senate Committee Tuesday. [News-Journal file] By Jim Turner / The News Service of Florida Posted Dec 14, 2019 at 4:39 PM TALLAHASSEE — A propossal […]
Biz Groups Urge Fla. To Adopt Fed. Summary Judgment Rule
/in Law360Biz Groups Urge Fla. To Adopt Fed. Summary Judgment Rule Law360 (December 16, 2019, 8:42 PM EST) — The Product Liability Advisory Council on Monday joined a chorus of business groups weighing in on a case over a fatal truck accident and urging the Florida Supreme Court to adopt the federal summary judgment standard […]
Ron DeSantis praised for improving legal environment
/in Florida PoliticsRon DeSantis praised for improving legal environment Florida went from No. 2 to off the list after DeSantis was sworn in. By Drew Wilson on December 12, 2019 After a decade on the list, Florida has slipped out of the top-10 in the American Tort Reform Association’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” list. The Florida Justice Reform Institute attributes the […]
DeSantis judicial appointments, Legislature’s actions drop Florida from ‘judicial hellhole’ rankings
/in The Center Square FloridaBy John Haughey | The Center Square Dec 11, 2019 Former federal prosecutor and Miami appeals court judge Robert Luck, right, speaks after being appointed for a seat on the Florida Supreme Court by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Miami. Lynne Sladky / AP Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed three justices […]
Windshield repair bill hits roadblock
/in News4JaxWindshield repair bill hits roadblock In a 4-4 vote, with Sen. Tom Lee, R-Thonotosassa, joining three Democrats in opposition, the Banking and Insurance Committee put the brakes on a bill (SB 312) that would prohibit repair shops from offering rebates or other incentives, such as gift cards, in exchange for motorists making insurance claims […]
Senate panel cracks windshield repair benefit reform with tie vote
/in Florida PoliticsSenate panel cracks windshield repair benefit reform with tie vote Contentious bill dead for 2020 Session. By A.G. Gancarski on December 10, 2019 On Tuesday, the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee did what they couldn’t do last time they met: cast a vote on SB 312. The bill was voted down, but not before a failed motion to temporarily postpone […]
Windshield Repairs Fuel Insurance Battle In Florida
/in 4CBS MiamiNovember 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — An effort to crack down on alleged fraud in the auto-glass repair industry, particularly along the Interstate 4 corridor, is spurring an insurance battle in the state Legislature. A proposal by Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, that went before the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on Tuesday […]
Report: Auto glass AOBs aren’t slowing down
/in Florida Politics2019 is on track to have as many auto glass lawsuits as last year By Drew Wilson on November 12, 2019 Suing over car window and windshield repair fees is a booming business, according to a new report from the Florida Justice Reform Institute. FJRI’s Auto Glass AOB Data Update, released Tuesday, shows 2019 is on track to have […]