Insured Argues Florida Statute Constitutes ‘Suit’ Under Policies To Florida Supreme Court

Mealey's (February 2, 2017, 9:51 AM EST) -- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A process under Florida Statutes Chapter 558 is a civil proceeding and, therefore, a “suit” under commercial general liability insurance policies, an insured argues in its Jan. 23 reply brief to the Florida Supreme Court because the Chapter 558 process is a required part of construction defect litigation and is “tied directly to any litigation that follows the process” (Altman Contractors, Inc. v. Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Co., No. SC16-1420, Fla. Sup.)....