Navigation Matthew Lavisky, a partner at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP, expressed concerns regarding House Bill 1551, which he claims would reinstate a litigation framework where attorneys benefit disproportionately and clients’ interests become secondary. This statement was made in a press release on March 18. “Attorneys could recover multiple times more than their clients. Cases became […]
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Partner at Butler Legal on House Bill 1551: Policyholders are ‘the ‘prevailing party’ under the statute’
Matthew Lavisky, a partner at Butler Legal, expressed concerns over House Bill 1551, suggesting it could lead to policyholders being deemed eligible for attorney fees even when their recovery is minimal compared to their initial claims. This statement was made in a press release on March 18. “If an insured demands $500,000, the insurer offers […]
Owner of Cambo Ferry Law Firm: House Bill 1551 ‘creates more questions than answers’
Katelyn Ferry, partner and owner of Cambo Ferry, expressed her concerns regarding House Bill (HB) 1551, stating that it should not progress until existing reforms are fully realized. This statement was made on LinkedIn on March 14. “Yesterday, I had the honor of testifying before the Florida House in opposition to HB 1551,” said Ferry, […]
Cambo Ferry Law Firm rejects HB 1551 citing legal exploitation risks
The Cambo Ferry Law Firm has publicly opposed House Bill 1551, expressing concerns that the bill’s prevailing party language could be exploited and destabilize Florida’s property insurance system. This announcement was made in a White Paper released on March 19. House Bill 1551 proposes a prevailing party standard for awarding attorney fees in property insurance […]
Patrick Saunders alleges negligence against Lowe’s Home Improvement after injury
Patrick Saunders has filed a lawsuit against a major home improvement retailer, alleging negligence that led to personal injury. The complaint was filed on March 10, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC. According to the court documents, Patrick Saunders claims that on […]