A Florida appeals court this week entered an order quashing a trial court’s order allowing a plaintiff to add a claim for punitive damages against a nursing home and suggested, along with other appellate courts, that there should be an immediate appeal of all orders allowing the addition of punitive damages claim. Under Florida law,… Read More
Archives for July 2020
Business Interruption Claims
Just as the causes, effects, and transmission mechanics of COVID-19 have many unanswered questions, so do the insurance, coverage, and liability disputes arising from the uncertainty. The plaintiffs’ bar is advertising heavily for Business Interruption claims to be filed, and warning of liability for businesses opening. These disputes can be complex and novel, and will… Read More