Flood Insurance:
- Domenico D’Ambrosio, et al. v. American Bankers Ins. Co., 2:25-cv-155-KCD-NPM (U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, Oct, 7, 2025 – Judge Dudek) (Granting Defendant’s motion to dismiss, ruling that Plaintiffs’ lawsuit was time-barred under the one-year limitations period mandated by the National Flood Insurance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 4072 and 44 C.F.R. § 62.22(a), which began with Plaintiffs’ December 2022 partial denial of claim letter.)
https://ecf.flmd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2025-00155-29-2-cv
Procedural Related:
- Donnie Elkins, et al. v. Penn National Security Ins. Co. and Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Ins. Co., 2:25-cv-764-SPC-NPM (U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, Oct. 6, 2025 – Judge Polster Chappell) (Denying Defendants’ motion to change venue to Middle District of Tennessee under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a), holding Defendants failed to meet their burden of showing that the convenience of parties and witnesses and the interests of justice warranted transfer. The Court emphasized that vague assertions about witness convenience and the minimal weight of the governing law’s forum were insufficient to overcome even the limited deference given to Plaintiffs’ choice of forum.) https://ecf.flmd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2025-00764-16-2-cv
- Dragons Yachts, LLC v. London Marine Ins. Services Limited, 6:25-cv-1089-WWB-DCI (U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, Oct. 7, 2025 – Judge Irick) (Denying Plaintiff’s motion for entry of clerk’s default, finding that Plaintiff failed to demonstrate proper service of process under Fla. Stat. §§ 624.307(9) and 626.907(1), as there was insufficient evidence that notice was sent to the “person last designated” and that the address used was Defendant’s “last known principal place of business.”)
https://ecf.flmd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2025-01089-25-6-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.