Litigation

The lawsuit contends, in part, that the restrictions violate First Amendment rights as they deal with issues such as advertising and being able to advise homeowners about insurance coverage.

Higher insurance settlements can lead to higher insurance premiums, as demonstrated in Florida's property market.

The Supreme Court complied with recommendations from the Solicitor General in declining to consider the medical marijuana reimbursement case.

Zurich denied the plaintiffs' claim because they had not suffered "physical loss or damage to" their buildings, the opinion said.

Tactics used by unscrupulous contractors allegedly trick homeowners into giving up certain rights under their insurance policy.

The state-backed Florida insurer has seen a huge uptick in policies the last two years, which has meant an increase in litigation costs, as well.

A New York state appeals court is allowing the New York Botanical Garden to go forward with a business-interruption loss suit against an insurer that refused to pay for losses due to COVID-19 shutdowns.

The widow told the court that her husband was not a smoker and had no significant medical history that could compound the danger of the virus.