Showing all results for category “insurance”

Eight Clausen Miller Attorneys Honored by The Best Lawyers in America in 2024 

August 17, 2023 / News

The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America honored the attorneys for their exemplary work in insurance law, litigation and appellate practice.

Clausen Miller Secures Denial of Motion to Compel Appraisal in US District Court for the Southern District of Florida

August 9, 2023 / News

Kelly Vogt successfully argued that the plaintiffs waived their right to appraisal after they attempted to compel her client to participate in an appraisal process to determine the amount allegedly owed for losses.

Middle District of Florida Grants Partial Summary Judgment in Favor of Insurer for Replacement Cost Value Damages

July 31, 2023 / Writing and Speaking

Kelly Vogt breaks down a recent Middle District of Florida decision granting in part and denying in part an insurer’s motion for summary judgment. The court decided that a genuine issue of material fact remains as to whether a request for ACV benefits was made under the policy but granted summary judgment for RCV-related damages.

Middle District of Florida Finds Statutory Pre-Suit Notice Requirement Applies “Quasi-Retroactively”

July 12, 2023 / Writing and Speaking

Tony Pagán examines a Middle District of Florida decision that Section 627.70152’s pre-suit notice requirement is procedural and applies “quasi-retroactively,” reasoning that the statute imposes a prospective requirement (pre-suit notice) on a pending transaction (policy of insurance) and rejecting the insured’s argument that post-suit appraisal payment constituted a “confession of judgment” entitling the Insured to attorneys’ fees.

Northern District of Florida Rules That the December 2022 Amendment to Florida Statute Section 627.428, Eliminating an Insured’s Right to Recover Attorney’s Fees, Does Not Apply Retroactively

July 11, 2023 / Writing and Speaking

Douglas Cohen examines the Northern District of Florida decision that a December 2022 amendment to Florida Statute 627.428, which removed an insured’s right to recover attorney’s fees, does not apply retroactively.

Kelly Vogt Named Co-Managing Partner of Clausen Miller’s Florida Offices

July 5, 2023 / News

As of July 1, 2023, Kelly will co-lead the Firm’s offices in Florida with Firm President and CEO Dennis Fitzpatrick.

Southern District of Florida Grants Insurer’s Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim in Insurance Coverage Dispute

June 28, 2023 / Writing and Speaking

Kelly Vogt breaks down the court’s decision to dismiss the case following the insurer’s argument that the claimed damage was not covered because it was a “sunken room.”

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

June 5, 2023 / Writing and Speaking

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.

Irene Thaler and Kelly Vogt to Discuss Damage Assessment and Mediation in Property Insurance Claims at WIND Conference in Orlando

January 19, 2023 / Events / News

Irene Thaler will speak on “The Art of Estimating” and Kelly Vogt will present on “Mediation Pro Tips: Negotiation Hacks for Overcoming the Impossible.”

Late Notice Under Claims-Made Policy Dooms Insureds Added to Complaint

December 21, 2022 / Writing and Speaking

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, construing Illinois law, recently held that insureds under a claims-made policy had an obligation to give notice to their insurer during the policy period in which a related insured entity was sued.

  • 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

  • Mission Viejo

    California 92691

    27285 Las Ramblas

    Suite 200

    Mission Viejo, California 92691

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

  • 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

  • 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 Partners: Paige M. Neel, Kimbley A. Kearney

  • 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 06902

    68 Southfield Avenue

    2 Stamford Landing Suite 100

    Stamford, Connecticut 06902

    T: 203.921.0303 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

  • Tampa

    Florida 33609

    4830 West Kennedy Boulevard, One Urban Center

    Suite 600

    Tampa, Florida 33609

    T: 813.509.2578 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick Co-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 77019

    2929 Allen Parkway

    American General Center, Suite 200

    Houston, Texas 77019

    T: 346.229.4612 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • 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

  • 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: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick Co-Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt