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Today the Florida Supreme Court issued its opinion in Citizens Property Ins. Corp. v. Manor House, Case No. SC19-1394 (Fla., Jan. 21, 2021) in which the Court answered a certified question from the Fifth District Court of Appeal. In Manor House, the Fifth District asked the Supreme Court: In a first-party breach of insurance contract action brought by an insured against its insurer, not involving suit under section 624.155, Florida Statutes, does Florida law allow the insured to recover extra-contractual, consequential damages? The Supreme Court answered that question in the negative. 

With Florida coronavirus cases surging beyond last spring’s case numbers, the Florida Legislature is preparing to debate COVID-related lawsuit immunity for businesses during the 2021 legislative session. The issue is complicated and will require nuanced discussion on how to handle this unprecedented event.

On December 31, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court, on its own motion, issued an amendment to the summary judgment standard, effective May 1, 2021.  The Court adopted the summary judgment standard utilized by federal courts, which has been adopted by a majority of the state courts. 

With the state reopening, courts that were forced to shut down in March and handle many of their cases remotely via virtual platforms are now able to hold a limited amount of in-person jury trials - with significant changes in protocols and new safety features in place. Several trials have already been completed in multiple Circuits.

The time immediately following a catastrophic injury or death is critical, as is quickly choosing the right legal representation. Here at Conroy Simberg, we are prepared to respond at a moment’s notice to take immediate steps to protect our clients. We have extensive experience representing insurance companies, their insureds, and self-insured companies in all types of general liability and casualty matters, ranging from slip and fall claims and negligent security actions to school and playground accident cases. Our Rapid Response Team is ready to provide informed legal counsel to our clients who are in the unfortunate position of being involved in accidents resulting in catastrophic injury or death.