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Supreme Court Rules that a Determination of Damages in an Uninsured Motorist Action is Binding as an Element of Damages in a Subsequent First Party Bad Faith Action Against the Same Insurer

Mar 23, 2016 in Case Law Updates by bronsteincarmona

In Fridman v. Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, the Supreme Court of Florida ruled that an insured is entitled to a determination of liability in the full extent of their damages in an uninsured motorist (UM) action before they file a first party bad faith action.

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A TIMELY DAUBERT OBJECTION IS CRITICAL TO ENSURE STRIKING

Mar 17, 2016 in Case Law Updates by bronsteincarmona

In 2013, the Florida Legislature incorporated the rigorous Daubert test for introduction of expert witness testimony. The Florida Evidence Code, now adopting those requirements set forth by the U.S. Supreme Court, requires the trial court judge to perform a “gate-keeping” function in determining whether an expert witness’ testimony is admissible.

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Supreme Court Rules that a Determination of Damages in an Uninsured Motorist Action is Binding as an Element of Damages in a Subsequent First Party Bad Faith Action Against the Same Insurer

A TIMELY DAUBERT OBJECTION IS CRITICAL TO ENSURE STRIKING

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