Clausen Miller P.C.

$187M

Insurance Appraisal

Northern District of Florida ruling that invalidated a $187 million insurance appraisal award arising from Hurricane Sally’s damage to the Portofino Towers in Pensacola Beach based on the insured’s appraiser’s failure to state the “amount of loss” as required by the policy.

$140M

Professional Liability

New York Court of Appeals held that a $140 million disgorgement for which Bear Stearns sought coverage was not excluded as a “penalty imposed by law” under a wrongful act professional liability policy.

$13M

Construction Delay

Successfully defended client (pool subcontractor) against a $13 million construction delay claim that arose from a hotel owners’ complaint against its general contractor. Judge granted a Motion for Judgment after the close of the general contractor’s case.

$4M

Auto Accident

Supreme Court of Florida held that plaintiff’s $4 Million settlement with his own auto insurer over his 2012 car accident did not qualify as a collateral source to reduce a $30 Million jury verdict.

$1.3M

Whistleblower

Obtained a $1.3 million settlement on behalf of client Glenn Meeks against Chicago State University for violation of the Illinois State Ethics Act. Meeks was fired after making complaints of violations of University policy.

$750,000

Motor Vehicle Accident

Appellate Division reversed an order setting aside a jury verdict on damages for past and future lost earnings in a motor vehicle accident case.