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Southern District of Florida Amends Local Rules to Allow Mediation via Videoconference

The Southern District of Florida’s Local Rule 16.2 will be amended to allow videoconference mediation hearings. The rule also stipulates that unless ordered otherwise, mediation hearings will be held via videoconference if parties cannot agree on the format.

Douglas Cohen and Christopher Sempier Secured a Summary Judgment Ruling in the Insured’s Case and Dismissal of an Assignment-of-Benefits Case Arising Out of the Same Claim for Insurer Client

Clausen Miller attorneys Douglas Cohen and Christopher Sempier obtained a summary judgment ruling for their insurer client in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, which dismissed the insured’s claim with prejudice.

Illinois Appellate Court Strays From Established Faulty Construction Precedent To Find A Duty To Defend Vague Allegations Of Damage To “Other Property” In Acuity v. M/I Homes Chi, LLC

By Ilene M. Korey

Introduction

Illinois has consistently required damage to property other than repair and replacement of faulty construction to implicate coverage under a commercial general liability policy. The basis for doing so is rooted in the insuring language of the typical CGL policy that limits coverage to “property damage” caused by an “occurrence” in the policy period.

Tom Moody and Mike Scott Secure Final Judgment Following Question of Assignments of Benefits Validity

Clausen Miller attorneys Tom Moody and Mike Scott obtained a summary disposition for their client after the First Judicial Circuit Court of Florida found the plaintiff’s Assignment of Benefits invalid.

Darrell Limia and Tony Pagán Granted Dismissal in Insurance Policy Dispute

Clausen Miller attorneys Darrell Limia and Tony Pagán successfully secured a dismissal for their client after the plaintiffs’ failure to comply with Fla. Stat. § 627.70152.

Mark Zimmerman Wins Summary Judgment for Client on Defense-Cost Claim

Mark Zimmerman secures summary-judgment victory for insurer on policyholders’ Custom and Practice Claim concerning “Consent to Defense” provision.

Melissa Burghardt Honored on 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch List

Clausen Miller attorney Melissa Burghardt was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for 2023 for her work in insurance law.

Insurers Not Liable for Business Interruptions Caused Solely by Government Ordered COVID-19 Closures

Tami Kay Lee analyzes a California Court case that found property insurers not liable for business interruptions caused solely by government ordered COVID-19 shutdowns.

Tom Moody Obtains Third 2022 Summary-Judgment Victory in Case Challenging a Denial of Coverage for Alleged Hurricane Property-Damage

Attorney Tom Moody recently obtained his third summary-judgment win of 2022 when a Florida federal District Court Judge granted summary judgment in a lawsuit challenging a denial of first-party property insurance coverage because of insufficient notice and evidence of causation.

Ramy Elmasri Selected as Florida Trend Legal Elite

Newly appointed Clausen Miller Texas Managing Partner Ramy Elmasri is honored as among Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite.