Property Insurance
- Seventh Day Church of God International Ministries, Inc. v. Westchester Surplus Lines Ins. Co., 2:25-cv-00121-JES-NPM (U.S. Middle District of Florida, Feb. 12, 2026 – Judge Steele) (denying Westchester’s motion for summary judgement, holding that multiple genuine disputes of material fact exist—including the value of the property, the amount of covered loss, and whether a coinsurance penalty applies—making judgment as a matter of law inappropriate.)
https://ecf.flmd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2025-00121-51-2-cv
Daniel Oliveras v. Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co., 6:25-cv-02144-JA-NWH (U.S. Middle District of Florida, Feb. 9, 2026 – Judge Antoon II) (denying Liberty Mutual’s motion to dismiss and alternative motion to strike, holding that Plaintiff’s declaratory judgement count—while related to the breach of contract count—was not improperly duplicative at the pleading stage because it sought interpretation of the policy and a determination of Plaintiff’s rights that could extend beyond Plaintiff’s claim for damages.)
https://ecf.flmd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2025-02144-25-6-cv
The Fine Print:
The cases discussed are not a comprehensive list of all Florida decisions from this week. SLC may omit some, including PCAs and procedural rulings unrelated to coverage. SLC also excludes any cases in which I am or have been personally involved. These summaries are provided solely for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Any opinions expressed are my own and are not intended as legal guidance for any specific situation.