Has there been a change in Florida with regard to first party bad faith claims in the state of Florida

First party bad faith actions are governed by Florida Statute section 624.155. As a prerequisite to pursuing a bad faith action against your own...

If i sign a waiver and release of lien upon progress payment for a payment does that release the contractor from paying me rest

As a subcontractor your primary recourse for non-payment is your right to claim a lien on the improved property. The lien law is very technical...

I need to know what i can do about some place that i found a hard piece of plastic in my food at carls jr

You should contact a personal injury lawyer in your area. Generally, the existence of a foreign substance in your food may constitute negligence...

Judge denied plaintiff's summary judgment and requested that the plaintiff schedule a mediation. This occurred a year ago.

Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.420(e) requires that an action be pursued or it may be dismissed on motion of the court or any party. If there...

Could I reply in writing to a small claim court pretrial conference/mediation or is it mandatory to show up in court for it?

You are required to appear before the Court at the time scheduled in the Summons and Notice to Appear. If you are unable to appear at that time...

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