Linda Stewart seeks to reduce windshield glass repair incentives No more cash, rebates or gift cards. By Renzo Downey on November 12, 2019 On the heels of a report showing that the influx of windshield glass repair lawsuits is here to stay, Senators heard a bill Tuesday to reduce incentives for filing suits and increase consumer protections. Orlando […]
WINDSHIELD REPAIRS FUEL INSURANCE BATTLE 11/12/2019 – Jim Turner TALLAHASSEE — 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 […]
Malena Carollo Published: October 25, 2018 Updated: October 25, 2018 at 06:39 AM It seems simple: a legal spat over how much it costs to fix a broken windshield. But that issue — which pits insurers and their lawyers against auto glass repair companies — has mushroomed in recent years into a major problem clogging […]
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A loophole in Florida’s Wrongful Death Act By Carrie Seidman ColumnistPosted Oct 13, 2019 at 6:20 AM Updated Oct 13, 2019 at 12:40 PM If you’re a single adult over 25 with no minor children, who dies as a result of medical negligence, your family has no legal recourse. On Aug. 2, less than a month after his 51st […]
FLORIDA RECORD By Colin Froment | Oct 3, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey ranks Florida only 46th in the nation in state liability systems. The state received an average score of 62.3 out of 100, just barely ahead of Missouri, which scored 61.9 points. Florida Justice Reform Institute President William Large […]
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Trial Bar’s Tort Battle Could Have Huge Implications in 2020 Jordan Kirkland – @JKirklandFL The Florida Report – @TheFlaReport September 30th, 2019 Following a successful 2019 legislative session where Florida Republicans championed the most comprehensive tort reform legislation in years, conservative officials around the state are gearing up for another push to protect businesses in […]
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Florida Bill Revives Windshield Issue Left Out of AOB Reform September 18, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Florida lawmaker is taking aim at a target that escaped untouched out of the state’s assignment of benefits legislation that became law this summer — automobile glass repair insurance reform. State Rep. Richard Stark has introduced a bill […]
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FLORIDA RECORD Advocates hope insurance reform soon extends to auto glass fraud REFORM By Sarah Downey | Sep 9, 2019 While passage of reforms to homeowners’ assignment of benefits (AOB) insurance law was hailed by business interests in the last legislative session, advocates now have sights set on advancing auto glass AOB reform. Ashley Kalifeh “As to why […]
FLORIDA RECORD By John Breslin | Aug 28, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — Legal reform advocates will be pushing strongly for legislation that limits the amount of damages a personal injury victim can receive, what is being called “Truth in Damages,” where a plaintiff’s medical expenses are calculated on billed prices. Advocates argue that the billed price […]
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Prominent Attorneys Move to Shutts & Bowen, Latest Sign of Major Shift in Florida’s Legal Landscape By NANCY SMITH August 23, 2019 – 6:00am For more than two decades the elite Miami Appellate Department of Greenberg Traurig was the most sought-after dream team for high-stakes court battles in Florida. Along with its Tallahassee partner Barry […]
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Portfolio Media. Inc. | 111 West 19th Street, 5th floor | New York, NY 10011 | www.law360.com Phone: +1 646 783 7100 | Fax: +1 646 783 7161 | [email protected] By Y. Peter Kang Law360 (August 15, 2019, 9:45 PM EDT) — The never-ending tort reform war between trial attorneys and pro-business advocates is set to […]
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FLORIDA RECORD By John Breslin | Aug 9, 2019 Report details funding of climate change litigation through well-heeled foundations, non-profits Organizations and attorneys involved in legal action against companies over the impact of climate change are being supported and funded by a network of non-profit foundations, according to a new report. Several legal actions, by […]
FLORIDA RECORD Florida Supreme Court cites new law in declining to hear assignment of benefits case STATE COURT By Adam Eisenberg | Aug 5, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court has decided it will not hear an assignment of benefits case, citing the recently passed law that the court says eliminates the need for judicial review. In […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Linda Stewart seeks to reduce windshield glass repair incentives
/in Florida PoliticsLinda Stewart seeks to reduce windshield glass repair incentives No more cash, rebates or gift cards. By Renzo Downey on November 12, 2019 On the heels of a report showing that the influx of windshield glass repair lawsuits is here to stay, Senators heard a bill Tuesday to reduce incentives for filing suits and increase consumer protections. Orlando […]
WINDSHIELD REPAIRS FUEL INSURANCE BATTLE
/in News Service of FloridaWINDSHIELD REPAIRS FUEL INSURANCE BATTLE 11/12/2019 – Jim Turner TALLAHASSEE — 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 […]
Broken auto glass cases are clogging Hillsborough courtrooms, with no sign of slowing
/in Tampa Bay TimesMalena Carollo Published: October 25, 2018 Updated: October 25, 2018 at 06:39 AM It seems simple: a legal spat over how much it costs to fix a broken windshield. But that issue — which pits insurers and their lawyers against auto glass repair companies — has mushroomed in recent years into a major problem clogging […]
A loophole in Florida’s Wrongful Death Act
/in Sarasota Herald-TribuneA loophole in Florida’s Wrongful Death Act By Carrie Seidman ColumnistPosted Oct 13, 2019 at 6:20 AM Updated Oct 13, 2019 at 12:40 PM If you’re a single adult over 25 with no minor children, who dies as a result of medical negligence, your family has no legal recourse. On Aug. 2, less than a month after his 51st […]
Florida ranks 46th in liability systems in Lawsuit Climate Survey
/in Florida RecordFLORIDA RECORD By Colin Froment | Oct 3, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey ranks Florida only 46th in the nation in state liability systems. The state received an average score of 62.3 out of 100, just barely ahead of Missouri, which scored 61.9 points. Florida Justice Reform Institute President William Large […]
Trial Bar’s Tort Battle Could Have Huge Implications in 2020
/in The Florida ReportTrial Bar’s Tort Battle Could Have Huge Implications in 2020 Jordan Kirkland – @JKirklandFL The Florida Report – @TheFlaReport September 30th, 2019 Following a successful 2019 legislative session where Florida Republicans championed the most comprehensive tort reform legislation in years, conservative officials around the state are gearing up for another push to protect businesses in […]
Florida Bill Revives Windshield Issue Left Out of AOB Reform
/in Best's Insurance News & AnalysisFlorida Bill Revives Windshield Issue Left Out of AOB Reform September 18, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Florida lawmaker is taking aim at a target that escaped untouched out of the state’s assignment of benefits legislation that became law this summer — automobile glass repair insurance reform. State Rep. Richard Stark has introduced a bill […]
Advocates hope insurance reform soon extends to auto glass fraud
/in Florida RecordFLORIDA RECORD Advocates hope insurance reform soon extends to auto glass fraud REFORM By Sarah Downey | Sep 9, 2019 While passage of reforms to homeowners’ assignment of benefits (AOB) insurance law was hailed by business interests in the last legislative session, advocates now have sights set on advancing auto glass AOB reform. Ashley Kalifeh “As to why […]
Legal reformers to push for ‘truth in damages’ legislation to ensure claimed medical expenses are legit
/in Florida RecordFLORIDA RECORD By John Breslin | Aug 28, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — Legal reform advocates will be pushing strongly for legislation that limits the amount of damages a personal injury victim can receive, what is being called “Truth in Damages,” where a plaintiff’s medical expenses are calculated on billed prices. Advocates argue that the billed price […]
Prominent Attorneys Move to Shutts & Bowen, Latest Sign of Major Shift in Florida’s Legal Landscape
/in Sunshine State NewsProminent Attorneys Move to Shutts & Bowen, Latest Sign of Major Shift in Florida’s Legal Landscape By NANCY SMITH August 23, 2019 – 6:00am For more than two decades the elite Miami Appellate Department of Greenberg Traurig was the most sought-after dream team for high-stakes court battles in Florida. Along with its Tallahassee partner Barry […]
3 States Where Tort Reform Battles Are Heating Up
/in Law360Portfolio Media. Inc. | 111 West 19th Street, 5th floor | New York, NY 10011 | www.law360.com Phone: +1 646 783 7100 | Fax: +1 646 783 7161 | [email protected] By Y. Peter Kang Law360 (August 15, 2019, 9:45 PM EDT) — The never-ending tort reform war between trial attorneys and pro-business advocates is set to […]
Report details funding of climate change litigation through well-heeled foundations, non-profits
/in Florida RecordFLORIDA RECORD By John Breslin | Aug 9, 2019 Report details funding of climate change litigation through well-heeled foundations, non-profits Organizations and attorneys involved in legal action against companies over the impact of climate change are being supported and funded by a network of non-profit foundations, according to a new report. Several legal actions, by […]
Florida Supreme Court cites new law in declining to hear assignment of benefits case
/in Florida RecordFLORIDA RECORD Florida Supreme Court cites new law in declining to hear assignment of benefits case STATE COURT By Adam Eisenberg | Aug 5, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court has decided it will not hear an assignment of benefits case, citing the recently passed law that the court says eliminates the need for judicial review. In […]
Citizens Property Insurance: AOB reform good for consumers, ‘jury still out’ on litigation portion.
/in Florida RecordFLORIDA 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 […]
AOB law in effect should lower insurance premiums in Sunshine State, reformer predicts.
/in Florida RecordFLORIDA 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.
/in Florida PhoenixThe 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
/in Daily CommericalReport: 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 says raising limit on civil suit damages ‘goes beyond recommendation’ from state court
/in Florida RecordLegal 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 […]
Legal group calls governor’s leadership on benefits reform ‘incredible’
/in Florida RecordLegal 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 […]
How Daubert Standard Could Impact Florida Industry, Judicial Climate
/in The Insurance JournalBy 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 […]