Conroy, Simberg, Krevans, Abel, Lurvey, Kraft, Klein, Goldberg
March 29, 2021 Announcements
Matthew J. Troy, a partner in Conroy Simberg’s Orlando office, will present “The Employment Relationship, Employee Leasing Companies, Covered and Excluded Employment, Defenses to Claims and Fraud,” at the 2021 Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Forum in Orlando, Florida on April 15, 2021.
March 25, 2021 Legal Alerts, Newsletters - 2021
For years, carriers have routinely denied “penalties, interest, attorney’s fees and costs” when responding to Petitions for Benefits. However, carriers must beware of denying “costs” as this simple act may result in exposure to thousands of dollars in attorney’s fees.
March 9, 2021 Legal Alerts, Verdicts and Settlements
Partner, Robert Horwitz and Associate Adriana Kiszynski, obtained a defense verdict after a five-day live jury trial in Lee County, Florida. The Case involved a Hurricane Irma claim with an Assignment of Benefits from a roofing contractor. The Plaintiff, SFR Services LLC, sought approximately $122,000.00 in damages to replace the insureds’ tile roof, claiming Hurricane Irma caused damages throughout the roof including 50-60% of the roof “lifting and moving” due to the storm. The trial involved competing experts, with the plaintiff’s expert being permitted to testify despite even though he performed his first inspection the night before live trial testimony.
March 8, 2021 Announcements, Legal Alerts
Through our wide range of representing employers we have the experience of dealing with all members of the construction industry. Oftentimes a subcontractor’s employee is injured on a job and is shocked to find out that their employer did not have proper workers' compensation coverage, either by mistake or intentionally.
February 23, 2021 Legal Alerts
Choosing the right insurance coverage for your company provides essential safety nets and protects your business from dangerous and devastating lawsuits. All businesses, no matter the size, must choose the appropriate insurance coverage that not only fulfills legal requirements set by the state of Florida but also protects company assets. Insurance requirements and recommendations vary greatly by business type and industry.