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Florida First District Court of Appeal Finds No Breach of Contract for Insurer After Actual Cash Value Payment in Hurricane Sally Damage Dispute

October 13, 2025 / News / Writing and Speaking

Kelly Vogt analyzes a Florida First District Court of Appeal homeowners’ insurance case where a contrary damages estimate was not submitted to the insurer until the eve of the trial. The court affirmed no breach of contract for the insurer.

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Insurance Appraisal Award Declared Invalid for Failure to State ‘Amount of Loss’

October 2, 2025 / News / Writing and Speaking

Zachary Sonenblum analyzes a Northern District of Florida ruling that invalidated an insurance appraisal award because the insured’s appraiser did not “establish a final scope” for proposed repairs before submitting a statement of loss.

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Northern District of Florida Holds the Defendant Insurer Is Entitled to Summary Judgment Because the Plaintiff Made a Claim For Replacement Cost Value, Not Actual Cash Value, And Plaintiff Had Not Repaired or Replaced the Damaged Property as Required by the Policy to Recover.

June 19, 2025 / News / Writing and Speaking

Irene Thaler analyzes a Northern District of Florida decision holding that the insurer is entitled to summary judgment because the plaintiff made a claim for replacement cost value, not actual cash value, and the plaintiff had not repaired or replaced the damaged property as required by the policy to recover replacement cost value.

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First District Court of Appeal Analyzes an Insured’s Post Loss Duties

April 15, 2025 / News / Writing and Speaking

Douglas Cohen analyzes a First District Court of Appeals case that emphasizes the importance of an insured’s post-loss obligations in first-party property claims. The court found the insureds failed to provide prompt notice, maintain adequate records and submit proper ACV estimates—key factors that relieved the insurer of liability under the policy. A timely reminder of the critical role policy compliance plays in claim recoveries.

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  • Chicago

    Illinois 60603

    10 South LaSalle Street

    Chicago, Illinois 60603

    T: 312.855.1010 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick

  • New York

    New York 10005

    28 Liberty Street 39th Floor

    New York, New York 10005

    T: 212.805.3900 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

  • Florham Park

    New Jersey 07932

    100 Campus Drive

    Florham Park, New Jersey 07932

    T: 973.410.4130 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 973.410.4169 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

  • Irvine

    California 92618

    20 Pacifica

    Suite 440

    Irvine, California 92618

    T: 949.260.3100 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman

  • Michigan City

    Indiana 46360

    200 Commerce Square

    Michigan City, Indiana 46360

    T: 219.262.6106 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Paige M. Neel

  • Milwaukee

    Wisconsin 53202

    250 E. Wisconsin Avenue

    Suite 1800

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

    T: 414.279.5525 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: James M. Weck

  • Stamford

    Connecticut 06901

    243 Tresser Boulevard

    17th Floor

    Stamford, Connecticut 06901

    T: 203.989.3889 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

  • Hartford

    Connecticut 06103

    750 Main Street

    Suite 100

    Hartford, Connecticut 06103

    T: 860.756.5520 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

  • Tampa

    Florida 33602

    401 East Jackson Street

    Suite 3300

    Tampa, Florida 33602

    T: 813.519.1001 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt

  • Boca Raton

    Florida 33434

    7777 Glades Road

    Suite 405

    Boca Raton, Florida 33434

    T: 561.765.5305 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt

  • San Francisco

    California 94111

    100 Pine Street

    Suite 1250

    San Francisco, California 94111

    T: 415.287.2744 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman

  • Houston

    Texas 77060

    4 CityNorth

    16945 Northchase Drive, Suite 1400

    Houston, Texas 77060

    T: 346.826.8995 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 Office Managing Partner: Scot G. Doyen

  • Dallas

    Texas 75201

    325 N. Saint Paul Street

    Suite 3100

    Dallas, Texas 75201

    T: 469.942.8635 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • San Antonio

    Texas 78258

    401 East Sonterra Boulevard

    Suite 375

    San Antonio, Texas 78258

    T: 210.338.6711 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • Austin

    Texas 78759

    9442 N Capital of Texas Hwy

    Suite 500

    Austin, Texas 78759

    T: 346.826.8995 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 Office Managing Partner: Scot G. Doyen