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At Childress Duffy Goldblatt (CDG) we understand that when you contact an attorney it is because you are in need, have suffered a loss or seek counsel regarding protection of your assets, business or property. The law firm you contact needs to be comprised of seasoned professionals, driven to deliver innovative yet practical solutions. CDG is that Firm. We limit our practice to specific areas resulting in a depth of experience and insight unparalleled in our profession. We approach all matters as a team enabling each member to exploit their unique abilities. Our results speak for themselves. We are your advocate, counsel and your insurance against insurance.SM read more
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01.27.10
Michael Childress was interviewed by Larry Smith for the Bullet Proof Blog. The interview publisher is a global consulting firm, Levick Communication, focused on crisis and strategic communication for corporate businesses. It interviews plaintiff’s lawyers in part to better understand where that next crisis may arise. Check out the link to see what Mr. Childress had to say about the Insurance Industry.
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01.20.10
Michael Childress, Katherine Smith Dedrick and Edward Eshoo Jr., were named in the Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine 2010 under the Insurance Coverage Section. Mr. Eshoo was also named under the Property Insurance Disputes and Construction Defect Litigation sections. In addition, Ms. Dedrick was named in the following sections: Coverage Matters, Construction Litigation and Reinsurance.
To view Ms. Dedrick and Mr. Eshoo’s profile, please click on the following links:
Katherine Smith Dedrick
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Edward Eshoo Jr.
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01.14.10
Michael Childress, Michael Duffy and Edward Eshoo Jr. were named as some of the top Insurance Lawyers in the Lawyers Network Magazine of the December 2009 Edition. |
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12.16.09
On December 16, 2009, associate Christina M. Phillips settled a complex construction defect case. Plaintiffs discovered damage to the flooring of their dental office nine years after it had been remodeled. It was determined that a dental vacuum pipe had been improperly vented during remodeling. Plaintiffs sustained damages to repair and replace building components as well as loss of business income. Plaintiffs pursued their action against the general contractor, who was bankrupt, to the extent of his commercial general liability insurance policy. Ms. Phillips successfully settled for more than half a million dollars. |
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| 12.04.09 Chinese Drywall Lecture
On December 4, 2009, Edward Eshoo Jr., guest lecturer at the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters Mid-Year Meeting discussed how the courts would find some of the damage resulting from Chinese drywall would be covered under a first party property insurance policy. Ed’s discussion of the commercial and homeowners policy forms were excellent and received rave reviews from those who attended. His discussion regarding the science of drywall, covered risks, ensuing or resulting damage, causation, and exclusions were clear and simple.
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| 11.18.09 Insurance Roundtable hosted by the Florida Department of Financial Services. On November 18, 2009, CDG partner Chris Mammel attended a Roundtable at the Capitol Building in Tallahassee hosted by Sean Shaw, the Insurance Consumer Advocate for the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services. The Roundtable was one of several recent sessions focusing on insurance claim disputes, and possible means to improve the claim settlement process. In-house counsel for several large insurance companies and building contractors joined Mr. Shaw on the Roundtable. Industry experts spoke on the topic and interested members of the audience, including Mr. Mammel, commented.
The Roundtable was useful and informative, so the Insurance Consumer Advocate’s Office has recently scheduled another Roundtable for January 2010 focusing on alternative dispute resolution, including the appraisal process authorized under most property insurance contracts. Mr. Mammel has been invited to join the Roundtable along with a select group of legal representatives of Policyholders, in-house insurance company counsel, Public Adjusters, and professionals who act as appraisers and umpires in the appraisal process.
Alternative dispute resolution options are of critical importance to Policyholders, and with the recent actions of several insurance companies to remove or severely limit the binding appraisal remedy historically available to insureds, new means to promptly obtain the intended policy benefits need to be fashioned. The Insurance Consumer Advocate’s Office is an important link to potential legislative solutions to this problem, and Childress Duffy Goldblatt is pleased to be given a seat at that table. |
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11.06.09 Oyos v. State Farm
On November 6, 2009 CDG tried and won a case against State Farm Insurance Companies.
The Oyos family’s home burned in a fire on December 2, 2003. State Farm denied the claim for alleged arson. The Jury awarded the Oyos family $383,000 for damages. |
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08.03.2009 La Mer Condo v. Citizens
On August 3, 2009, in La Mer Condominium Association, Inc. v Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, 2007 30089, Volusia County (Judge Richard Graham), CDG defeated Citizens’ Motion to Dismiss La Mer’s claim under Fla. Stat. Section 624.155 asserting various violations of Citizens’ duties of good faith toward its insured. La Mer is seeking to recover damages for Citizens’ handling of La Mer’s 2004 windstorm claim. Citizens contends that it is immune from liability under section 624.155 and therefore may act toward its insureds in ways that would constitute acts of “bad faith” under the statute if committed by insurers in the private market. Citizens has sought extraordinary relief from the Fifth District Court of Appeals in an attempt to overturn Judge Graham’s decision before discovery into its claims practices can be obtained. |
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07.23.2009 - Inlet Condominium Association
On June 1, 2009 CDG tried and won a case in Daytona Beach, FL against Citizens Property Insurance Company. The Inlet Condominium was damaged by the 2004 hurricanes. The Jury awarded the Condo Association $3.3 million for damages.
Click the link below to read the article as reported by The Daytona Beach News-Journal.
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07.05.2009 - Risk Assessment & Transfer International hired to represent Patrick Cudahy, Inc.
A fire ignited at the Patrick Cudahy meat plant in Cudahy, Wisconsin over the Fourth of July weekend. The blaze burned for about three days and forced an evacuation of hundreds of surrounding residents. Initial damage estimates are more than $50 million. Risk International's disaster response team was immediately onsite working with the company, local authorities, and gathering the top contractors to respond to this disaster to ensure that the Cudahy plant can continue to run its business.
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| 06.09.2009 |
"Practice Makes Perfect Visual Presentations" By Mike Rogers
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