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Michael MolineAugust 6, 2018

Florida’s no-fault insurance system continues to generate fraud, judging by allegations in a lawsuit that insurer State Farm filed in federal court. The suit, filed in the Southern District of Florida on Aug. 1, alleges three clinics cheated it out of $4.7 million. Will suits like these help break the policy logjam that has prevented […]

Michael MolineJune 4, 2018

The outcomes of 18 lawsuits — and potentially many more — rest on State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.’s appeal of a court order to reveal how it decides on a fair price to replace a shattered auto windscreen. State Farm v. Shazam Auto Glass may be the first test of whether the insurer’s “system […]

Michael MolineFebruary 16, 2017

The Florida Supreme Court has taken a narrow view of the amount of evidence hospitals and other health care providers are obliged to turn over to insurance companies concerning the reasonableness of personal injury protection claims. In a unanimous ruling, the court sided with the 1st District Court of Appeal over the 4th District Court […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 8, 2016

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney continues to be among the top earners in the lobbying industry, reporting earnings of at least $500,000 for the second quarter of 2016. The Tallahassee-based firm reported earning between $500,000 and $999,9999 for its work lobbying the Florida Legislature in the second quarter, spanning from April 1 to June 30. Firms […]

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New lawsuit highlights legislative logjam over PIP reform

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Supreme Court limits information insurers may demand under PIP policies

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney earns more than $500K for lobbying work during second quarter