July 27, 2021 | Verdicts and Settlements

Conroy Simberg Partners Obtained a Favorable Verdict in an Admitted Negligence Trucking Case

Tom McCausland, Seth Goldberg, and Hinda Klein, partners in our Hollywood office, and May Swartz, a partner in our Tallahassee office, recently tried a trucking accident case in Orange County, in which the Plaintiff sought in excess of $4 million in damages.  The defense admitted negligence, but disputed causation and permanency.  The jury determined that the Plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury in the accident and awarded her approximately $29,000 in damages, well below what had previously been offered.

July 23, 2021 | Legal Alerts

Insurance Coverage Representation in Georgia

Insurers must be consistently aware of their loss and expense ratios while fulfilling the needs of their policyholders and meeting all legal requirements as an insurance company. Managing risk while remaining profitable can be difficult and insurers must be proactive in managing the cost of each litigated claim. This means acquiring and retaining experienced insurance coverage representation. For more than 40 years, Conroy Simberg has provided comprehensive representation to insurers across the nation, including in the state of Georgia. We are prepared to represent insurers in coverage disputes through every step of the claims and legal process, including avoiding unnecessary litigation whenever possible. We are familiar with the extreme pressures that our clients are under and are here to help provide reassurance through our knowledgeable and experienced legal advice and representation in coverage matters. 

June 30, 2021 | Legal Alerts

PIP Repeal Bill Vetoed By Governor DeSantis

Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed CS/CS/SB 54 “An act relating to Motor Vehicle Insurance” late Tuesday Evening.  The Bill, which sought to repeal the over 40 year old No-Fault system, was the subject of much criticism since its April 30, 2021 passage.   The bill was presented to the Governor June 28, 2021 and his veto followed shortly thereafter.  The Governor withheld his approval of the Bill, noting the bill did not adequately address the current issues Florida drivers. 

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June 24, 2021 | Announcements

Conroy Simberg Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Conroy Simberg is pleased to announce Hinda Klein, a partner in Hollywood and chair of the firm’s appellate practice group, and Jayne Pittman, managing partner in Orlando and chair of the firm's construction practice were selected to the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list. Additionally, Matthew Troy, a partner in Orlando, and Tashia Small, a partner in Jacksonville were selected to the 2021 Rising Stars list.

June 23, 2021 | Legal Alerts

Targeted Advertising to Consumers and Its Impact on Potential Jury Pools

Targeted advertising to consumers is one of the most common methods companies use to sell their products and services and/or influence how consumers perceive company values. Consumers are shown ads based on their location, demographics, previous buying history, search engine history, or inferred interests. Many social media networks can easily find a consumer’s information and provide that information to companies who want to place strategic ads that consumers might engage with or be influenced by. These targeted advertisements may do more than just encourage a consumer to buy a product. Many companies that are currently involved in lawsuits also use targeted advertising. The question then becomes, can targeted advertising used by a company impact how a potential jury pool views the company’s values and products before trial?