Commentary By B Michael Clark Jr

Commentary By B Michael Clark Jr

January 02, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Fla. Supreme Court Finds Insurers Liable From Onset of Construction Defect Pre-Suit Process

In Florida construction defect cases, does the statutory process embodied by Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes, which is a condition precedent to commencing litigation, constitute a “suit” that must be recognized and adjusted by a contractor's liability insurer? That was the question that a federal appellate court put to the Florida Supreme Court.

By Commentary by B. Michael Clark, Jr.

6 minute read

January 11, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Court Upholds Concurrent Cause Doctrine in Win for Property Policyholders

A Florida Supreme Court decision on the trigger for property insurance coverage may lead to new policy language, writes attorney B. Michael Clark Jr.

By Commentary by B. Michael Clark Jr.

6 minute read

June 13, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Ruling Creates Opening for Property Owners to Escape from Liens

Lienholders should watch for attempts by owners to shorten the foreclosure window to avoid jeopardizing their pursuit of payment, writes attorney B. Michael Clark Jr.

By Commentary by B. Michael Clark Jr.

4 minute read