The First DCA has reversed a trial court’s order dismissing a roofing company’s complaint because its assignment of benefits (AOB) failed to comply with section 627.7152(2)(a)’s “written, itemized, per-unit cost estimate” requirement. The DCA’s decision provides dicta, however, that is concerning and may likely lead to a resurgence of AOB claims. Read the new blog post by Richard Phelps and Connor Bishop at https://lnkd.in/etPJdm8n. #DuttonLawFL #insurancedefense #insuranceclaims #insurancelawyer #insurancelaw #Florida #appellate
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Dutton Law Group is a “classic” insurance defense firm representing insurance companies and their insureds, as well as insurance brokers and agents. Dutton Law Group offers comprehensive insurance coverage and defense services, including policy analysis and interpretation, and defense against claim litigation. The Firm also specializes in the handling and litigation of extra-contractual or bad faith issues.
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- 51-200 employees
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Updates
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Recognizing the reflection, hope and renewal of Rosh Hashanah for those who celebrate. #DuttonLawFL
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FLOIR is extending grace periods for any policy, provision, notice, correspondence, or law that imposes a time limit upon an insured to perform any act until November 26, 2024. Details at https://lnkd.in/ebY3UpMh. #DuttonLawFL #insurancedefense #insuranceclaims #insurancelawyer #insurancelaw #Florida #hurricane #helene #hurricanehelene
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Hurricane Helene is expected to intensify rapidly and become a major hurricane of Category 3 or higher before making landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida on Thursday evening. Storm surge is expected along the entire western Gulf Coast of Florida. Flooding is also anticipated on the coast as well as inland areas. Stay safe! https://lnkd.in/gQwdpcx6 #DuttonLawFL #insurancedefense #insuranceclaims #insurancelawyer #insurancelaw #Florida #hurricane #helene #hurricanehelene
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The Third DCA has reiterated the distinction between different types of defenses in insurance cases. Most importantly, the Third DCA reaffirms the general rule that the policy language controls coverage: coverage cannot be extended by forfeiture. Read our latest blog article by Christina Saad and Connor Bishop at https://lnkd.in/etPJdm8n #DuttonLawFL #insurancedefense #insuranceclaims #insurancelawyer #insurancelaw #Florida
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Attorneys Richard Phelps and Madison Reece write that the Fourth DCA recently reviewed a case where an insurer challenged an insured’s entitlement to attorney’s fees following the issuance of an appraisal award. The court provided another example of the “breakdown” in the claims handling process. Under Section 627.428 (where still applicable) the Insured cannot get fees if there has not been a breakdown in the claims handling process. Insureds are not rewarded when they “race to the courthouse.” Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/etPJdm8n #DuttonLawFL #insurancedefense #insuranceclaims #insurancelawyer #insurancelaw #Florida
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Please join Dutton Law Group in celebrating new attorney Anabelle Tolgyesi. She earned her JD cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2024 following a 2020 B.S. in Public Relations, making her a proud Double ‘Cane. She participated in many law school activities and interned with the Honorable Gina Beovides in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida’s Circuit Civil Division. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eQG4gysA
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FLOIR is amending Rule 69O-137.009, F.A.C., and Form OIR-D0-1185 to implement changes to Section 624.424(10) F.S. Those changes require that data collected from personal and commercial residential property insurance companies will be reported by zip code, not county, and those reports will be submitted on a monthly, rather than quarterly, basis. This starts with the January 2025 data which is due on February 15, 2025. Details at https://lnkd.in/g9PGskfw
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The Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc.® - Property/Windstorm Insurance Claims Industry Member Association is sponsoring a webinar on Oct. 16 to discuss the thought process behind each “ingredient” needed to arrive at the most precise and fair estimate for both policyholders and carriers. Florida Adjuster and CLE credits apply. Details at https://lnkd.in/e-VBJ_Az #DuttonLawFL #insurancedefense #insuranceclaims #insurancelawyer #insurancelaw #Florida
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#Attorneys, #paralegals, and #clerical staff are invited to join the Dutton Law Group team. Visit our #Careers page at https://lnkd.in/eHBrk-5q to apply online. Seven offices across #Florida. #DuttonLawFL #Hiring #insurancedefense #insuranceclaims #lawfirm #jobs