Michael J. Bradford

Successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of our insurance carrier client in a  declaratory judgment action seeking a determination that plaintiff was entitled to defense and indemnity under the liability coverage afforded by his homeowner’s policy.  The Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his wife when she veered off the road and struck a pedestrian, nearly killing him.  The pedestrian sued Plaintiff for negligently failing to render aid and assistance because plaintiff allegedly observed the injured pedestrian’s condition, but left the scene without doing anything to help.  We argued there was no coverage in the first instance because the the insured’s conduct was not “accidental.”  In addition, we argued certain exclusions barred coverage, including an exclusion for bodily injury arising from the “use” of a motor vehicle, and exclusions for expected or intended injury and willful or malicious acts.  The court agreed and granted final judgment in favor of the Firm’s client.

Complete defense victory and successful counterclaim on behalf of a leading heavy civil marine contractor in the trial of a negligent construction claim brought against it after a subaqueous utility strike occurred during the construction of a bridge in Florida.

Complete defense verdict on behalf of one of Florida’s largest homeowners’ insurers in first party property damage sinkhole claim, believed to be first defense/insurer verdict in a denied sinkhole claim involving a policy that requires “structural damage,” since the Florida Sinkhole Statutes significantly changed in May 2011.

Defense jury verdict in a claim of damage to a home from nearby quarry blasting.

Defense jury verdict in a sinkhole trial in which the proper method of repair was disputed.

Defense verdicts in the trials of claims brought by two separate homeowners against their homeowners’ insurer as a result of damage allegedly caused by the explosion of a neighboring grow house.

Defense jury verdict in a sinkhole claim of improper partial denial and disputed method of repair.

Defense verdict in personal injury case involving a claim of multiple fractures and reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD).

Defense award in arbitration of customer securities claim involving allegations of churning and violations of Florida Blue Sky Law.

Defense judgment in a marine insurance coverage dispute tried in federal court.

Defense verdict in personal injury case involving rear end collision. The plaintiff was awarded past medical expenses, and no future damages. The judgment was less than the amount offered in settlement.

Commercial landlord/tenant dispute tried to conclusion. Settled on favorable terms to the client before a verdict was returned.

Favorable verdict in personal injury claim that a recreational vehicle fell on its owner, who was crawling under the RV, after improper maintenance of the RV’s hydraulic jacking system by the defendant.

Favorable final arbitration award in a customer securities fraud/unfair trade practices claim against a financial adviser and firm in connection with the sale of annuities.

Favorable final arbitration award in a case involving allegations of churning and breach of fiduciary duty in a customer’s account. Although a small award was made to the claimant, it was a fraction of the multi-million dollar claim asserted.

Favorable judgment after trial in a marine salvage case involving the salvage of a sinking yacht. A small judgment was entered in favor of the salvor, as expected, but it was far less than the amount claimed and less than was offered in settlement.

Successful appeal before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeal in a trade dress infringement insurance coverage claim.