Second DCA affirms that dismissal or abatement is a more appropriate remedy for premature suit

People’s Trust v. Fernandez

Third DCA finds that post-suit appraisal demand was ripe when Insured had complied with all post-loss obligations. In Fernandez, People’s Trust invoked the option to repair and requested that the Insured submit a sworn proof of loss if it disputed the scope of...
Second DCA affirms that dismissal or abatement is a more appropriate remedy for premature suit

Zaleski v. State Farm

Fourth DCA confirms Fortune v. First Protective Ins. Co. and Landers v. State Farm Fla. Ins. Co. holding that appraisal invocation does not toll CRN cure period. In Zaleski, State Farm investigated the loss and made its undisputed...
Second DCA affirms that dismissal or abatement is a more appropriate remedy for premature suit

American Integrity v. Branford

Fourth DCA finds that a release attached to proposal for settlement did not make the offer ambiguous. In Branford, the Court upheld a grant of attorney’s fees and costs to American Integrity.  American Integrity served a $1,000 proposal for settlement...