Houston Specialty Insurance Company v. Fontecilla et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:20-cv-20725

Court:

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit:

Insurance

Judge:

Jose E. Martinez

Firms

  1. May 19, 2023

    Firm Gets Partial Atty Fees Win In Loan Fraud Coverage Suit

    A law firm scored a partial win when a Florida federal court ruled it could get roughly $65,000 of the nearly $100,000 in attorney fees it requested after prevailing in a coverage fight over a lawsuit involving the firm's approval of two loans taken by fraudsters.

  2. October 01, 2021

    Insurer Can't Dodge Defending Law Firm In Loan Fraud Suit

    A Florida federal judge has ruled that Houston Specialty Insurance Co. must defend a law firm in a suit involving the firm's approval of two loans taken by fraudsters, finding a theft exclusion does not apply since the underlying action also alleged breach of contract.