When bringing an action founded on the design, planning, or construction of an improvement to real property the claim begins from the time one knew, or should have known, of such defect as measured from the issuance of the certificate of occupancy and must be brought within four (4) years....
Here’s a common scenario: Dad dies. Stepchildren claim that stepmother is taking dad’s assets and not communicating with them. Stepmother claims that all of the marital assets passed to her as surviving spouse and the children are just bugging her. There’s conflict and confusion. Each si...
For individuals in need of claim assistance, this blog covers social security, SSI, trusts, insurance, medicaid, and other updates by David Lillesand, Esq.
“changes current law relating to the payment of replacement costs. For partial dwelling losses, the insurer must initially pay at least the actual cash value of the claim, less any insurance deductible. The remaining amount owed on the claim (i.e., the difference between the initial amount ...
The contestability period is typically the first two years after a policy is issued, during which the insurer can investigate claims for fraud or misrepresentation. If the insured dies during this period, the insurance company may deny the claim if they find inaccuracies in the application, even ...
Realtor fraud and misrepresentation claims and breach of real estate contract lawsuits. —How Can A Broward County Injury Claim Lawyer Help You? Lost Wages and knowledge related to how insurance carriers process claims and the tactics they will use. ...
claim that the marriage is fraudulent. The facts must suggest there was absolutely no intent to live together as husband and wife. Another complication that may arise – is the fact that both spouses jointly planned the marriage for one reason or another. A claim of fraud must be based on ...
Fraud: A Common Occurrence? Mauri Peyton, an attorney and founding member of the Fort Lauderdale-based law firm of PeytonBolin, PL, says fraud based issues and/or claims are not common in his experience. “Typical they come in from unit owner concerns or when a board turns over they will...
The EEOC investigates complaints of employment discrimination. Employees who believe they have been discriminated against must file a charge with the EEOC before they can pursue a lawsuit. The EEOC will investigate the claim and may mediate a resolution or bring a lawsuit on behalf of the employee...
if you discover that a competitor within the U.S. is infringing your patent by making and selling an item that contains each element of your patented claim while the patent is in effect, you will have a claim of patent infringement. Patent holders need to bring infringement actions within si...