Florida

$187 Million Appraisal Award Vacated in Florida: Here’s Why

On September 22, 2025, an appraisal award of $187 million was vacated by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, because the appraiser selected by the homeowner’s association never actually stated an amount of loss. In Westchester Surplus Lines Ins. Co. v. Portofino Master Homeowners Ass’n Inc., following damage caused by Hurricane …

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HKR Opens Florida Office

HKR’s hard-hitting, multi-disciplinary team has been recognized for its trial skill, industry knowledge, and results. HKR is proud to offer the same level of experience, insight, and results-driven representation in a new location—Florida. HKR expanded its presence into the Sunshine State, opening an office in the Wells Fargo Building in downtown Tampa: 100 South Ashley …

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$25 Million Judgment Reversed By Florida Appellate Court

In this week’s Progressive American Insurance Company v. Gonzalez, a Florida state appellate panel provided additional clarity related to civil remedy notices and the notice necessary to insurers post-filing.  In doing so, the court reversed a $25 Million judgment. In Gonzalez, after being injured in a car accident and filing a UM/UIM claim with Progressive, …

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