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FL S1210

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Alan Hays

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida law to exclude third parties to an insurance policy from eligibility for attorney fee awards in lawsuits against insurers.

  • Attorney fees are not available if the suit is brought by or on behalf of a third party, or if any judgment proceeds are awarded to a third party.

  • Makes technical corrections to the statute section title, changing "Attorney's fee" to "Attorney fees."

  • Reenacts 14 related Florida statutes to incorporate the amendment regarding third party exclusions from attorney fee provisions.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Attorney Fees in Certain Lawsuits Decided Against Insurers

Last Action

Died in Banking and Insurance

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Banking and Insurance2/27/2015

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