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Hurricane Ian
Greetings, Hurricane Ian is rapidly intensifying and anticipated to hit the Florida coast. In advance, we'd like to extend the following reminders: 1. Mandatory evacuation order means what it says.…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
There Is One Place You Do Not Want to Be Before a Hurricane Strikes—The Same Town As Jim Cantore
By Chip Merlin
It was a little troubling to hear that Jim Cantore came to Tampa yesterday. He was not here for the Bucs football game. One respected meteorologist who correctly made the…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Late Notice Bars Insured’s Claim for Loss Caused by Hurricane
The court found that the failure to provide prompt notice of damage caused by Hurricane Irma barred plaintiff's claim for coverage. Garcia v. Scottsdale Ins. Co., 2022 U.S.…
Capital Thinking
US Executive Branch Update – September 22, 2022
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 11:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT hosts a…
The Right Coast
Statement of Commissioner Gail Heriot in the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Report: Civil Rights and Protections During the Federal Response to Hurricanes Harvey and Maria by Gail L. Heriot :: SSRN
On September 21, 2022, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights published a report entitled Civil Rights and Protections During the Federal Response to Hurricanes Harvey and Maria. This Statement is…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Summary Judgment Granted to Insurer for Hurricane Damage
The insurer's motion for summary judgment, contending there was no coverage for hurricane damage, was granted. Laurence v. Liberty Ins. Corp., 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 227807 (S.D. Texas…
Connecting Justice Communities
Almost 10 Years After Superstorm Sandy, New York is Now Recovering from Another Major Disaster
Superstorm Sandy was the deadliest hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane season, causing $70 Billion in damage and 233 fatalities over the span of eight countries from the Caribbean to…
Zalma on Insurance
A Video Explaining Hurricanes and Insurance Coverage
By Barry Zalma
Katrina Cases See the full video at https://rumble.com/vqlb7o-a-video-explaining-hurricanes-and-insurance-coverage.html and at https://youtu.be/kZZMwQGw-tI The United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, Southern Division, entered an important decision with regard…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Prejudice to Insurer After Late Notice of Hurricane Damage Raises Issue of Fact
The court denied the insurer's motion for summary judgment on admittedly late notice because prejudice to the insured remained an issue of fact. Guzman v. Scottsdale Ins. Co.,…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Law Firm’s Business Income, Civil Authority Claim Due to Hurricanes Survives Insurer’s Motion for Summary Judgment
The insurer was unsuccessful in moving for summary judgment on the insured's claim for loss of business income and civil authority coverage due to losses caused by two…