While many are focusing on the impact of the Tort Reform bill, the Florida Senate filed a bill that would drastically affect how you and your carrier handle claims. While this bill will likely undergo numerous amendments […]
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Kansas R. Gooden, Josh Hartley, and Jennifer Kerwin recently prevailed in a declaratory judgment action in the Southern District of Florida. They filed a declaratory judgment action seeking a determination that the carrier did not have a […]
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The case involved the question when is a settlement contract formed under section 768.79, Florida Statutes—when the notice of acceptance is filed or when the contract is performed? The case arose out of an automobile accident which […]
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Kansas Gooden and Lara Edelstein prevailed in an appeal of a summary judgment in favor of the carrier where the appellant, the homeowner’s mitigation service company, was seeking homeowner’s insurance proceeds for water mitigation services allegedly caused […]
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Kansas Gooden and Lara Edelstein prevailed in an appeal involving a declaratory action in the First District Court of Appeal. The case involved a work-related injury. The insurance carrier sought a declaratory judgment that the worker’s bodily […]
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The case arises out of an automobile accident which resulted in a jury verdict of approximately $44 million. The underlying trial court remitted the verdict to $22 million, and no appeal was sought. The Estate filed a […]
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Boyd & Jenerette is pleased to announce that shareholders Mark Eckels, Ben Samuels, and Kristen Van der Linde have been included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®! Mark K. Eckels Recognized for Workers’ […]
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Boyd & Jenerette proudly sponsored the 2022 Florida Liability Claims Conference hosted by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. This conference took place from Wednesday, June 15 to Friday, June 17 at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn in Lake Buena […]
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Boyd & Jenerette Shareholder Kansas Gooden recently served as a panelist on “Oral Argument Before the Florida Supreme Court.” Kansas discussed her experiences at the Court and provided tips and advice on how to successfully argue before […]
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Kansas Gooden recently prevailed in an admiralty appeal in the United States Court of Appeal for the Eleventh Circuit. The case involved a two-boat accident and competing Petitions for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability actions filed […]
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