Our client submitted a claim for sinkhole losses at his home. The insurance company denied the claim based on what the insurer claims was a “material misrepresentation” on our client’s insurance application.
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The Florida Insurance Blog, published by The Nation Law Firm, focuses on legal issues related to insurance claims in Florida, particularly those arising from property damage caused by hurricanes, storms, hail, and wind. It covers topics such as homeowners insurance policies, replacement cost claims, insurance company denials and underpayments, and litigation strategies to challenge insurers. The blog also addresses specific legal cases involving insurance coverage disputes, ERISA long-term disability claims, and liability issues under insurance policies. It provides guidance for policyholders on asserting their rights and navigating complex insurance claim processes in Florida.
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Lawsuit Filed for Vibration Damage to Home
By Mark Nation
Our client’s home was severely damaged because of the vibrations and underground shock waves caused by nearby bridge construction. This type of damage is often covered by your homeowners insurance. This is true even if the insurance policy has an…
Lawsuit Filed for Wind Damage to Roof
By Mark Nation
We recently filed a lawsuit against American Traditions Insurance Company on behalf of our client. Our client is a homeowner who sustained wind damage to her roof and interior water damage during the March 30/31, 2011 unnamed storms. The homeowners…
Lawsuit Filed for Sinkhole Damage
By Mark Nation
My client recently noticed cracking in the walls and foundation of his home. He asked his homeowners insurance company to inspect for possible sinkhole activity affecting his home. The homeowners insurer retained an engineer and a geologist to inspect the…
Lawsuit Filed for Wind Damage to Roof
By Mark Nation
My client, who lives in eastern Volusia County, suffered wind damage to his roof during a significant unnamed storm on January 25-26, 2011. He submitted the claim to his homeowners insurer. As often happens, the homeowners insurance company hired an…
Water Damage to Tile Floors
By Mark Nation
Tile floors are cemented into place when they are installed. Water intrusion at a home can often result in floor tiles becoming loose. The technical term for this is “debonding” of the floor tiles. Debonding occurs when water breaks the…
Lawsuit Filed Against Homeowners Insurance Company for Wind Damage to Tile Roof
By Mark Nation
My client, a local lawyer, sustained substantial wind damage to his tile roof as a result of the severe unnamed storm that hit our area on March 30, 2011. He submitted the claim to his homeowners insurance company. The insurance…
Third Circuit Rules in Favor of Personal Injury Victim in ERISA Lien Case
By Mark Nation
In US Airways, Inc. v. McCutchen, 2011 WL 5557411 (3rd Cir. Nov. 16, 2011), an ERISA plan sought reimbursement of 100% of what it had paid for medical bills for a car crash victim even though the victim had not…
Lawsuit Filed Against Homeowners Insurance Company for Deficient Sinkhole Remediation Plan
By Mark Nation
After back-to-back trials which ended last week, I’ve been quite busy meeting with new clients. In this case, my client’s homeowners insurance company confirmed that his house was suffering from damage from sinkhole activity. The insurance company hired an engineering firm…
Lawsuit Filed for “Collapse” Damage
By Mark Nation
My client owns a business which operates out of a wooden building which was built in 1956. Recently, upon arriving at the business, my client noticed that ceiling was sagging. Upon further inspection, it was determined that one of the…