Defense Verdict on Ian Claim Before Judge McHugh in Lee County
Congratulations to Cypress Property & Casualty Insurance Company on a defense verdict on a Hurricane Ian claim. Judge Michael McHugh presided over Jesse and Senyca Sunde v. Cypress Property & Casualty Insurance Company in Lee County, Florida. Moises Gross represented the Plaintiffs while Jayson Serrano and Kevin Vorhis tried the case for Cypress. Cypress’ Brian Moore served as the corporate…
Great win for Homeowners Choice in Lee County!
This was an interesting case. Firm shareholder Andrew Labbe became involved after Plaintiffs incorrectly moved for trial de novo, and HCI’s prior counsel moved for entry of judgment based on the arbitration award, which found no breach. Just before the hearing, Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the case without prejudice, which would have allowed them to simply…
Another great trial outcome for Homeowners Choice in Escambia County!
Partner/Shareholder Andrew Labbe represented Homeowners Choice at trial. In Johnson v. Homeowners Choice, plaintiff brought suit for breach of contract based on a covered claim for damage due to Hurricane Sally. After not timely disclosing an expert, and failing to respond to expert discovery, the court held that plaintiff was precluded from calling an expert…
Offerees on Notice – See Something, Say Something!
Florida’s Second DCA Holds Proposals For Settlement Served Prior to Amendments to 1.442, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Valid and Enforceable Because They Satisfied the Law in Effect at the Time they were Made! Congratulations to Florida Peninsula Insurance Company on a win after a win!In Stevens v. Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, Kimberly Salmon secured a…
Motion for Summary Judgment Granted in Roof Damage Litigation Following Undisclosed Subsequent Insurance Claim
We are pleased to share a significant litigation outcome achieved by our team in a disputed January 2022 windstorm claim in St. Lucie County. After over a year of litigation, it was discovered just prior to a court-ordered second mediation that the plaintiffs had filed a subsequent claim for Hurricane Nicole damages, for which they…
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Déjà Vu All Over Again:Universal Property & Casualty Ins. Co. Defense Verdict inFirst Party Property Case – in Florida Congratulations to Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company on its third consecutive defense verdict in a first party property case in Florida secured by Salmon & Salmon attorney Jayson Serrano! Mr. Serrano became Chair of the Trial…