- A Florida court of appeals ruled that a "direction to pay" (DTP) does not equate to an "assignment of benefits" (AOB) under new legislation.
- This decision reaffirms Senate Bill 2-A, enacted in 2023, aimed at curbing litigation within the insurance sector.
- The ruling addresses issues that led to Florida's homeowners insurance crisis, involving climate change, fraud, and excessive lawsuits.
- The case involved a dispute between policyholder Leonardo Caruso and American Integrity Insurance regarding a roof repair claim.
- The court determined that without a valid assignment, the third party HICA lacked standing to sue, thus reinforcing the updated legal framework.
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