45 Fla. L. Weekly D563a Torts — Automobile accident — Collision with motorcycle — Trial court abused in granting new trial on basis that jury’s verdict finding no negligence on part of defendant was against manifest weight of evidence — Trial court’s finding that it was undisputed that defendant was liable for accident was not Read More »
Archives for March 2020
Insurance — Homeowners — All risks policy — Water damage — Breach of contract claim filed against insurer alleging that pool’s leaking drain pipe caused damages covered under policy — Trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of insurer based on finding that policy’s water damage exclusion barred insureds’ claim — Language of water damage exclusion provisions in policy plainly referred to naturally-flowing water or liquids existing outside of the plumbing system — Because trial court did not rule on policy’s “wear and tear” exclusion, insureds’ argument that exclusion did not apply is not ripe for appellate review
45 Fla. L. Weekly D544a Insurance — Homeowners — All risks policy — Water damage — Breach of contract claim filed against insurer alleging that pool’s leaking drain pipe caused damages covered under policy — Trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of insurer based on finding that policy’s water damage exclusion barred Read More »
Appeals — Certiorari — Discovery orders — Trial court departed from essential requirements of law by compelling non-profit “watchdog group” that challenged certain development orders issued by city to disclose identity, contact information, and property address of all its members and supporters who would be adversely affected by the development orders for purpose of enabling city to establish plaintiff’s standing to sue
45 Fla. L. Weekly D540a Appeals — Certiorari — Discovery orders — Trial court departed from essential requirements of law by compelling non-profit “watchdog group” that challenged certain development orders issued by city to disclose identity, contact information, and property address of all its members and supporters who would be adversely affected by the development Read More »
Insurance — Property damage — Trial court erred in entering summary judgment in favor of insurer where there were genuine issues of material fact as to whether property sustained physical damage consistent with reported loss and the cause of any damage
45 Fla. L. Weekly D510d Insurance — Property damage — Trial court erred in entering summary judgment in favor of insurer where there were genuine issues of material fact as to whether property sustained physical damage consistent with reported loss and the cause of any damage SUZZETTE OTTEY, Appellant, v. CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION, Appellee. Read More »
Insurance — Discovery — Trial court improperly required insurer to produce all documents in field adjuster’s claim file created prior to date coverage was denied
45 Fla. L. Weekly D510a Insurance — Discovery — Trial court improperly required insurer to produce all documents in field adjuster’s claim file created prior to date coverage was denied ANCHOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, Petitioner, v. MIGUEL YANES and SISY NOAL-YANES, Respondents. 3rd District. Case No. 3D20-331. L.T. Case No. 18-7762. March 4, Read More »