March 2025

by Seth B. Altman, Esq.


Fourth District Court of Appeal Overturns Trial Court’s Ruling, Citing Lack of Evidence for Jury Award.

Universal Property and Casualty Ins. Co. v. Brilus, Fla. 4th DCA, No. 4D2023-2878, February 19, 2025

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by Jennifer L. Hutchins, Esq.


Second District Court of Appeal Reinstates Homeowner’s Lawsuit, Assigns New Judge Over Bias Concerns.

Montes v. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Fla. 2d DCA, No. 2D2023-1200, February 12, 2025

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by Ashley J. Johns, Esq.


Third District Court of Appeal Rules Affidavit Lacks Evidence Linking Damage to Tropical Storm Eta.

Thomas A. Bouchard, Jr. v. Citizens Prop. Ins. Corp., Fla. 3d DCA, No. 3D12-2202, February 19, 2025

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by Honey D. Kalkins, Esq.


Fourth District Court of Appeal: Noncompliance with Post-Loss Requirements Is a Contract Breach, No Prejudice to Insurer Needed

Alton Forbes v. People’s Trust Ins. Co., Fla. 4th DCA, No. 4D2023-2375, January 8, 2025

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by Carolin A. Pacheco, Esq.


Fourth District Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Homeowners, Citing Trial Court Calendaring Error.

Howard Roy Housen and Valerie Housen v. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Fla. 4th DCA, No. 4D2023-2720, January 22, 2025

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by Michael A. Packer, Esq.


Attorneys’ Fee Amount and Multiplier Reversed by Appellate Court.

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Medero, Fla. 3d DCA, No. 3D24-0338, February 19, 2025

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by Noah J. Prosser, Esq.


Court Reverses Summary Judgment, Finding Insurer Failed to Prove Policy Exclusion.

Ronald and Lovelie Belizaire v. Citizens Prop. Ins. Corp., Fla. 4th DCA, No. 4D2023-2488, February 12, 2025

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by Danielle N. Robinson, Esq.


Fifth District Court of Appeal Rules Insurance Benefit Assignment to Roofing Contractor Invalid Under Florida Statute § 627.7152.

Holding Insurance Companies Accountable, LLC v. Leonard Caruso v. American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida, Fla. 5th DCA, No. 5D2023-2810, January 3, 2025

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by Corey K. Setterlund, Esq.


Waiver of Civil Remedy Notice Defenses: Florida Court Rules Against Insurer in Bad Faith Case.

Darryl Vachon v. The Travelers Home & Marine Ins. Co., Fla. 2d DCA, No. 2D2023-2674, February 14, 2025

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by Gabrielle L. Wright, Esq.


Fourth District Court of Appeal Rules Policy Endorsement Prevails Over Main Policy in Case of Conflict.

Colony Insurance Company v. Titan Restoration Construction, Inc., Fla. 4th DCA, No. 4D2023-2908, January 8, 2025

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