Case Law Analysis
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Citizens Settles Lawsuit with Strems, Adjusters, and Restoration Firm for $1 Million
May 24, 2022 | Case Law Analysis
In the initial lawsuit Citizens, Florida's largest property insurer, asked for $65 million for the fraud which could have cost policyholders $16 million a year.
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Florida Insurance Commissioner Named in Suit for Enabling Homeowners to Change Consumers' Policies
May 24, 2022 | Case Law Analysis
The lawsuit looks to reverse a recently enacted policy change, and also names two insurers as defendants.
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Jury Awards $43M in Asbestos Trial
May 24, 2022 | Case Law Analysis
Friday's verdict, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, is one of the largest in an asbestos case since courts reopened last year.
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US Solicitor General Urges Supreme Court to 'Just say No' to Workers' Comp Marijuana Cases
May 24, 2022 | Case Law Analysis
The U.S. Solicitor General likened cannabis reimbursement through workers' comp to subsidizing federal crimes.
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U.S. Solicitor General Asks Supreme Court to 'Just Say No' to Workers' Comp Marijuana Cases
May 20, 2022 | Case Law Analysis|Industry News
The U.S. Solicitor General likened cannabis reimbursement through workers' comp to subsidizing federal crimes.
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The Rise of Real Estate Negligence Claims for Failure to Investigate Permit Status of Residential Properties
May 19, 2022 | Case Law Analysis
Every California buyer's agent will tell you that they do not have a statutory duty to investigate public records and confirm permit status for residential properties. This is not incorrect, but statutory law does not completely absolve them of fiduciary duties to their clients, including an arising issue with permits violations in the state.
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Will the SEC's Climate Disclosure Proposal Trigger Insurance Coverage?
May 19, 2022 | Case Law Analysis|Legislative/Regulatory Developments
Public companies and their stakeholders often struggle with effective environmental, social and governance programs in the absence of clear and common standards and regulations. But the landscape is rapidly changing in a way that will likely impose new risks and costs on companies.
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Challenges Arise Against Florida Property Insurance Policy Changes
May 18, 2022 | Case Law Analysis|Legislative/Regulatory Developments
The lawsuit alleges that the changes prevent homeowners from choosing contractors and effectively prevents assigning benefits to contractors.
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TikTok Sued After Tragic Death of 10-Year-Old App User
May 16, 2022 | Case Law Analysis
Social media giants continue to take advantage of a vulnerable population, will their insurers be on the hook to defend and indemnify?
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Insurer Wins Temporary Injunction in Noncompete Case, Despite Employee's Relationship with Converted Clients
May 12, 2022 | Case Law Analysis
According to the 9th Circuit, an employer's interest in clients is greater than an employee's interest in those same clients despite the employee's personal relationship with those clients.