Daily Archives: June 26, 2017

Litigation scheme seen as driving auto glass claims in 5 Florida counties

PIFF PrioritiesBy SiteMGR June 26, 2017

Florida Record, Michael Carroll June 23, 2017 TALLAHASSEE — Some Florida counties are seeing a major spike in auto glass litigation, generating fears that auto insurance premiums may follow the trajectory of rising property insurance rates in the state. A recent study by the Florida Justice Reform Institute found an exponential rise in auto glass…

Legislation proposes major changes to Florida’s building code

political newsBy SiteMGR June 26, 2017

By: Mike Vasilinda | Capitol News Service June 20, 2017 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — Legislation proposing major changes to Florida’s building code was bundled with more than a dozen other changes in construction law during the 2017 legislative session. A coalition of building officials and insurance interests fear the legislation could lead to a patchwork of…