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Third District Court of Appeal Holds Insured’s Failure to Appear for EUO Entitles Insurer to Summary Judgment

Kelly Vogt breaks down the Third District Court of Appeal’s decision to reverse the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of the insured.

Governor DeSantis Signs New Insurance Laws, Including Regulating an Insurer’s Ability to Alter Adjuster Reports and Estimates

Zachary Sonenblum and Thomas Moody break down what insurers should expect when the new laws take effect July 1.

Fifth District Court of Appeals Reverses Summary Judgment Finding Insured Had No Standing to Sue

Kelly Vogt breaks down the court’s ruling that because the scope of the assignment was limited to work performed by the contractor – who performed no work – the insured retained standing to seek enforcement of her policy.

Clausen Miller to Open Milwaukee, Wisconsin Office on June 1

The new office, located in the heart of the city, will be led by Wisconsin Managing Partner Jim Weck.

James Weck Named Wisconsin Office Managing Partner

Jim’s extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, deep roots in the state and eight-year history with the Firm position him as an apt choice for the role.

Middle District of Florida Rules Statute of Limitations Triggered for Ordinance or Law Upon Insured’s Notification of Liability for Same

The court rejected an insurer’s argument that a complaint should be dismissed because Florida’s five-year-statute of limitations for breach of contract prohibits the subject action.

Colorado Passes First “Right to Repair” Bill

By Greg Aimonette

On April 25, 2023, Colorado became the first state to pass a Consumer Right to Repair Agricultural Equipment Bill, which takes the repair and updating of agricultural equipment away from purely manufacturer authorized repair centers and grants it directly to the farmer and independent repair centers. 

Ilene Korey Nominated for Excellence in Pro Bono Service Award

Ilene received the nomination for outstanding work in a complex Title VII and ADA dispute.

Clausen Miller Florida Attorneys Obtain Dismissals with Prejudice in Two Assignment of Benefits Cases

Douglas Cohen and Christopher Sempier in Miami-Dade County and Melissa Burghardt and KeiErica Baker in Broward County successfully argued that the plaintiffs in both cases failed to comply with a Florida statute requiring an itemized, per-unit cost estimate for services.

Ian Feldman and Tyler Costanzo Secure Victory in a High-Exposure Construction Delay Claim

The case began when a hotel owner brought a $13 million complaint against its general contractor, who subsequently cross-complained against several subcontractors.