Clausen Miller P.C.

Tiffany McAvoy examines a Florida Senate bill that introduces important statutory changes to insurance litigation. Applicable to a wide range of insurance controversies, the bill mandates mediation as a condition precedent to litigation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFiEH-9p

Clausen Miller is pleased to welcome Kristen Mueller as a partner in the firm’s Appellate & Trial Monitoring Practice Group. Kristen brings extensive appellate experience, along with a strong background in complex litigation, corporate matters and client advocacy. Based in Chicago, Kristen’s experience will further strengthen our commitment to exceptional client service. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwRnResm

Douglas Cohen analyzes a Third District Court of Appeals reversal of a trial court’s order denying the insurer’s motion to set aside a final judgment after a jury verdict in favor of the insured. The court cited a lack of pre-suit notice as required under Florida law and a precedent that allows insurers to present multiple defenses. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqQ4jqdu

Don Sampen analyzes a First District Appellate Court case in which a teacher sued for sexual misconduct sought reimbursement for defense costs under the school district’s general liability policy after the case was dismissed for want of prosecution. The court ruled that the insurer had no duty to reimburse defense costs under the policy absent a final adjudication on the merits. A DWP was not sufficient.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/gp3PyG-P

Clausen Miller is proud to announce the firm’s ranking on the Best Law Firms 2026 list, both nationally and regionally in the Chicago, New Jersey and Tampa metro areas. Best Law Firms recognized the firm for its achievements in Insurance Law, Construction Law and Litigation – Personal Injury.  https://lnkd.in/g3XZuRPs

Clausen Miller recently prevailed on appeal before Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal. Following briefing and oral argument by Florida partner Michael Raudebaugh, the court unanimously affirmed summary judgment in favor of our client. This decision reinforces Florida’s interpretation of workers’ compensation “horizontal immunity” for subcontractors on the same project. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpZ-ed85

Zachary D. Sonenblum analyzes a Florida Second District Court of Appeal decision to reverse a directed verdict on actual cash value (ACV) entered in favor of the insurer, remanding the case for a new trial. https://lnkd.in/g6TDS8aK

Don Sampen analyzes a Northern District of Illinois decision holding that a commercial general liability policy covering “bodily injury” did not provide coverage for an employee’s emotional distress caused by viewing other persons’ bodily injuries. https://lnkd.in/g-Sq-mTy

Congratulations to Djordje Caran and Rachel List, Esq. on securing a significant win for a demolition subcontractor client in a labor law action in New York. The court dismissed the plaintiff’s entire complaint and found the third-party claims to be moot. https://lnkd.in/gUZM5gq8

Congratulations to Colleen Beverly and Andrew Banathy on securing a significant win on behalf of the insurer in an insurance coverage action in the Central District of Illinois involving sexual abuse claims. https://lnkd.in/gKAbQQSd