A tragic Fourth of July fire that destroyed a Stockton family’s home has become the focal point of a high-stakes insurance lawsuit still winding its way through the courts. 1 What began as a celebration then turned into a catastrophic […]
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Florida Appeals Court Says Plaintiff Can’t Harp on Adjusting Delays in Claims Dispute
Some Florida policyholders and their attorneys have long complained about real or perceived delays in the claims-handling process after a loss. A Florida appeals court ruled last week that telling a jury about those delays may be prejudicial and out […]
Appraisal vs Coverage Dispute| Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Appraisals serve as a valuable mechanism for resolving disagreements over the amount of loss. However, as recently illustrated in the Texas case of Rocha v. State Farm Lloyds, 1 appraisals do not resolve all questions. Specifically, they do not determine […]