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Bridget Newman Plaintiff vs. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company Defendant

On May 07, 2021 an other - insurance claim case was filed by (Subcribe to view) represented by (Subcribe to view) against (Subscribe to view) represented by (Subscribe to view) in the jurisdiction of Broward County, FL. Judge Frink, Keathan B. presiding.

Case Details

Case Number

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Filing Date

May 07, 2021

Last Refreshed

October 13, 2023

Filing Location

Broward County, FL

Judge

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Category

Other - Insurance Claim

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Status

Settlement

Overview

Asubsequent edition of this policy; or

Anamendatory endorsement.

B. Waiver Or Change Of Policy Provisions

A waiver or change of a provision of this policy

must be in writing by us to be valid. Our request

for an appraisal or examination will not waive any

of our rights.

Cc. Cancellation

You may cancel this policy at any time, for

any reason, by giving us advance written

Notice of the future cancellation effective

date.

When this policy has been in effect for 90

days or less, we may cancel immediately if

there has been a material misstatement or

misrepresentation or failure to comply with

underwriting requirements.

We may also cancel this policy subject to the

following provisions. A written cancellation

Notice, together with the specific reasons for

cancellation, will be delivered to you, or

mailed to you at your mailing address shown

in the Declarations.

Proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of

notice.

a. When you have not paid the premium,

we may Cancel at any time by letting you

know at least 10 days before the date

cancellation takes effect.

However, when a (mortgage company)

lender is responsible for paying the

premium through an escrow account and

the premium payment is not more than

90 days overdue we will reinstate the

insurance policy, retroactive to the date

of cancellation. The lender — shall

reimburse the “insured” for any penalty

or fees we imposed upon you for

purposes of reinstating the policy.

When this policy has been in effect for 90

days or less, we may cancel for any

reason, except we may not cancel:

(1) On the basis of property insurance

claims that are the result of an Act of

God, unless we can demonstrate, by

claims frequency or otherwise, that

the “insured” has failed to take action

reasonably necessary as requested

by us to prevent recurrence of

damage to the insured property;

On the basis of a single claim on a

property insurance policy which is

the result of water damage, unless

we can demonstrate that the

“insured” has failed to take action

reasonably requested by us to

prevent a future similar occurrence of

damage to the insured property; or

On the basis of the lawful use,

possession, or ownership of a firearm

or ammunition by an “insured” or

household member of an “insured”.

Except as provided in Item C.2. or C.3.a.

above, we will let you know of our action

at least 20 days before the date

cancellation takes effect.

When this policy has been in effect for

more than 90 days, we may cancel:

(1) If there has been a_ material

misstatement;

(2) If the risk has changed substantially

since the policy was issued;

(3) In the event of failure to comply,

within 90 days after the effective date

of coverage, with underwriting

requirements established by us

before the effective date of coverage;

If the cancellation is for all “insureds”

under policies of this type for a given

class of “insureds”;

On the basis of property insurance

claims that are the result of an Act of

God, if we can demonstrate, by

claims frequency or otherwise, that

the “insured” has failed to take action

reasonably necessary as requested

by us to prevent recurrence of

damage to the insured property; or

On the basis of a single claim which

is the result of water damage if we

can demonstrate that the “insured”

has failed to take action reasonably

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UPCIC HO3 15 05 18 Includes copyrighted materials of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission Page 32 of 34requested by us to prevent a future

similar occurrence of damage to the

insured property.

However, we may not cancel based on

credit information available in public

records after a policy has been in effect

for more than 90 days; or based on the

lawful use, possession or ownership of a

firearm or ammunition by an “insured” or

household member of an “insured”.

Except as provided in Item C.3.a. above,

we will let you know at least 120 days

before the cancellation takes effect. Proof

of mailing will be sufficient proof of

notice.

d. When this policy is cancelled, the

premium for the period from the date of

cancellation to the expiration date will be

refunded pro rata.

e. If the return premium is not refunded with

the notice of cancellation or when this

policy is returned to us, we will refund it

within 15 working days after the date

cancellation takes effect.

D. Nonrenewal

We may elect not to renew this policy. However,

we will not nonrenew this policy:

On the basis of property insurance claims

that are the result of an Act of God, unless

we can demonstrate, by claims frequency or

otherwise, that the “insured” has failed to take

action reasonably necessary as requested by

us to prevent recurrence of damage to the

insured property; or

On the basis of filing claims for sinkhole loss

However, we may elect not to renew the

policy if:

a. The total of such payments equals or

exceeds the policy limits of coverage for

property damage to the covered building,

for the policy in effect on the date of loss,

as set forth in the Declarations; or

b. You have failed to repair the structure in

accordance with the — engineering

recommendations upon which any loss

payment or policy proceeds were based.

On the basis of a single claim on a property

insurance policy which is the result of water

damage, unless we can demonstrate that the

“insured” has failed to take action reasonably

requested by us to prevent a future similar

occurrence of damage to the insured

property;

4, On the basis of credit information available in

public records; or

Causes of Action

COUNT I— BREACH OF CONTRACT

Case Complaint Summary

This complaint is filed by Bridget Newman against Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company. The plaintiff is seeking damages in excess of $30,000. The plaintiff is an individual residing in Broward County, Florida, while the defendant is a…...

Parties

Plaintiffs

Newman, Bridget

Attorneys for Plaintiffs

De Las Salas, Gabriel Manuel

Defendants

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company

Attorneys for Defendants

Adjodha, Terri M.
Bullock, Danielle
Peterfriend, Cohen

Case Documents

Motion to Compel

Date: Apr 14, 2022

Notice of Hearing

Date: Apr 04, 2022

Motion to Compel

Date: Mar 28, 2022

Witness Exhibit List

Date: Mar 22, 2022

Witness List

Date: Mar 21, 2022

Notice of Hearing

Date: Feb 16, 2022

Notice

Date: Feb 10, 2022

Mediation Report

Date: Nov 19, 2021

Notice of Hearing

Date: Nov 18, 2021

Privilege Log

Date: Nov 05, 2021

Order to Compel

Date: Nov 04, 2021

Order Extending Time

Date: Oct 27, 2021

Objection

Date: Sep 28, 2021

Motion to Compel

Date: Sep 24, 2021

Notice of Hearing

Date: Sep 24, 2021

Request to Produce

Date: Sep 20, 2021

Request for Admissions

Date: Sep 20, 2021

Notice of Mediation

Date: Aug 31, 2021

Privilege Log

Date: Aug 12, 2021

Notice for/of Trial

Date: Jul 21, 2021

Order Extending Time

Date: Jul 02, 2021

Reply to Answer

Date: Jul 01, 2021

Order Extending Time

Date: Jun 30, 2021

Order Extending Time

Date: Jun 04, 2021

Request for Production

Date: May 25, 2021

Notice of Appearance

Date: May 25, 2021

Notice of Service

Date: May 13, 2021

Request for Production

Date: May 07, 2021

eSummons Issuance

Date: May 07, 2021

Complaint (eFiled)

Date: May 07, 2021

Civil Cover Sheet

Date: May 07, 2021

Case Events

Type Description
Docket Event Notice of Cancellation
Docket Event Notice of Hearing
Docket Event Motion
Docket Event Notice of Cancellation
Docket Event Notice of Hearing
Docket Event Motion
Docket Event Subpoena Returned Served
Docket Event Memorandum of Law
Docket Event Notice of Settlement
Docket Event Notice of Filing
Docket Event Motion in Limine
TO EXCLUDE ANY REFERENCE/INSINUATION TO DEFENDANT'S REPRESENTATIVES AS "INDEPENDENTParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Response to Motion
Docket Event Notice of Conflict
Docket Event MOTION IN LIMINE REGARDING DEFENSES OR ISSUES NOT RAISED BY THE DEFENDANT IN ITS PLEADINGSParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Motion in Limine
RELATING TO FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION (OR THE LIKE) IN ANY RESPECTParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Motion in Limine
TO EXCLUDE & PROHIBIT ANY EVIDENCE OR TESTIMONY THAT MAKES ANY COMPARISON OF THE SUBJECT INSURANE POLICY TO A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT AND/OR ANY ARGUMENT OR COMMENTARY SUGGESTING THE PLAINTIFF IS ATEMPTING TO TREAT OR USE THE SUBJECT POLICY AS A MAINTENANCE CONTRACTParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Motion in Limine
TO EXCLUDE & PROHIBIT ANY EVIDENCE, MATERIALS, AND/OR TESTIMONY NOT DISCLOSED DURING DISCOVERYParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Response to Motion
IN LIMINE REGARDING REPLACEMENT COST VALUE WITHOUT FIRST CONDUCTING REPAIRSParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Motion in Limine
TO EXCLUDE EVIDENCE OR ARGUMENT REGARDING GOOD OR BAD FAITH CLAIMS HANDLING AND/OR ALLEGED FUTURE CODUCT AS WELLParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Request for Production
Party: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Expert Interrogatories
TO DEFENDANT1Party: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Memorandum of Law
Docket Event Order Denying Motion
to Consolidate
Docket Event Notice of Hearing
Docket Event Notice of Service of Answers to Interrogatories
Docket Event Response to Request for Production
Docket Event Response to Motion
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion to Consolidate
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Unilateral Pretrial Stipulation
Docket Event Motion for Sanctions
Party: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Motion in Limine
TO PREVENT THE INTRODUCTION OF CIVIL REMEDY NOTICESParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion in Limine
TO EXCLUDE OPINION TESTIMONY FROM FACT WITNESSESParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Disclosure of Expert Witness
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion in Limine
TO EXCLUDE ANY CLAIMED DAMAGES OUTSIDE OF PROOF OF LOSSParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion in Limine
REGARDING REPLACEMENT COST VALUEParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion to Shorten Time
DEFENDANT'S MOTIONParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion in Limine
REGARDING POLICY INTERPRETATIONParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Request to Produce
Docket Event Motion in Limine
OMNIBUSParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion in Limine
OMNIBUSParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Notice of Service of Interrogs
Docket Event Response to Motion
DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S AMENDED MOTION FOR SUMMARY JDGMENTParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion for Leave to Amend
DEFENDANT'S AMENDED MOTIONParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion for Leave to Amend
IT'S ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSESParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion in Limine
TO EXCLUDE ALL EVIDENCEParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion to Strike
PLAINTIFF'S MOTIONParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Motion to Strike Expert Witness
Party: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Disclosure of Expert Witness
Docket Event Notice of Filing
Docket Event Amended Response to Request for Production
Docket Event Response to Request for Production
Docket Event Order Extending Time
Docket Event Order Granting Motion
to Extend Deadline
Docket Event Motion for Extension of Time
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion for Summary Judgment
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Docket Event Notice of Filing Deposition
Docket Event Motion for Summary Judgment
AMENDEDParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Notice of Hearing
Docket Event Motion
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO FILE DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS
Docket Event Request for Production
Docket Event Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum
Docket Event Motion for Protective Order
REGARDING DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT'S CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVEParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum
Docket Event Re-Notice of Taking Deposition
Docket Event Order
REGARDING THE DEPOSITION OF CHERYL WILSON
Docket Event Notice of Filing
Docket Event Notice of Taking Deposition
Docket Event Order On Motion for Sanctions
ORDER ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL AND MOTION FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST DEFENDANT FOR FAILING TO COMLY WITH COURT ORDER COMPELLING DISCOVERY /GRANTED
Docket Event Response to Request for Production
Docket Event Disclosure of Expert Witness
Docket Event Notice of Change of Address
Party: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Motion to Compel
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Notice of Hearing
Docket Event Motion for Protective Order
AMENDEDParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion for Protective Order
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion to Compel
DEPOSITIONParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Witness & Exhibit List
Docket Event Witness List
Docket Event Notice of Hearing
Docket Event Notice
OF CHANGE OF DESIGNATION OF ATTORNEY OF RECORDParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion to Compel/Impose Sanctions
Party: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Subpoena for Deposition Returned Served
DANNIELA CADAVID
Docket Event Order Granting Motion to Compel
Docket Event Appearance As Attorney of Record
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Order Resetting
07-14-2022 10:00 AM
Docket Event Calendar Call-Order Resetting Trial
07-14-2022 10:00 AM
Docket Event Re-Notice of Taking Deposition
Docket Event Mediation Report
Docket Event Notice of Hearing
Docket Event Motion for Protective Order
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion to Compel Production
Party: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Notice of Taking Deposition
Docket Event Response to Request for Production
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Answer to Request for Admissions
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Privilege Log
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Order to Compel
Docket Event Order Extending Time
TO SERVE RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF'S SECOND SET OF DISCOVERY REOUESTS
Docket Event Motion for Extension of Time
TO SERVE RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF'S SECOND SET OF DISCOVERY REOUESTSParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Objection
NOTICE OF TAKING VIDEO DEPOSITION DUCES TECUM OF DANNIELA CADAVID AND MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDERParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Motion to Compel
DEPOSITIONParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Notice of Taking Deposition
Docket Event Response to Request for Production
Docket Event Notice of Hearing
Docket Event Notice of Service of Answers to Interrogatories
Docket Event Request to Produce
Docket Event Request for Admissions
Docket Event Notice of Mediation
Docket Event Privilege Log
Docket Event Uniform Order Setting Pretrial Deadline
Calendar Call: 07-18-2022 JURY
Docket Event Calendar Call-Order Setting Trial
Calendar Call: 07-18-2022
Docket Event Motion for Extension of Time
TO COMPLY WITH COURT ORDERParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Response to Request for Production
Docket Event Notice of Service of Answers to Interrogatories
Docket Event Notice for/of Trial
Docket Event Order Extending Time
TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANT'S DISCOVERY REOUESTS
Docket Event Reply to Answer
Docket Event Answer to Affirmative Defenses
TO COUNT I OF PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINTParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Order Extending Time
Docket Event Motion for Extension of Time
Party: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Motion for Extension of Time
TO SERVE RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF'S DISCOVERY REOUESTSParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Order Extending Time
TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
Docket Event Motion for Enlargement of Time
TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINTParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Request for Production
TO PLAINTIFFParty: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Notice of Service of Interrogs
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Notice of Filing Designation of Emailing Addresses
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Notice of Appearance
Party: Defendant Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Notice of Service
Docket Event Certificate of Compliance
Docket Event Notice of Filing Designation of Emailing Addresses
Party: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Notice of Service of Interrogs
TO DEFENDANTParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event Request for Production
to deftParty: Plaintiff Newman, Bridget
Docket Event eSummons Issuance
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Docket Event Complaint (eFiled)
Docket Event Civil Cover Sheet
Amount: $30,001.00
Docket Event Per AOSC20-23 Amd12, Case is determined General

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