Judge Finds that Citizens Insurance’s Use of Arbitration Likely Violates Policyholders’ Right to Fair Trial

Judge finds that Citizens Insurance’s use of arbitration likely violates policyholders’ right to fair trial

A Hillsborough County judge has ordered Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to stop sending claims disputes to the Department of Administrative Hearings, agreeing with a plaintiff that the practice likely violates policyholders' rights to fair trials.

The Forced DOAH Arbitrations Are Halted and Declared Likely Unconstitutional | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

A significant Order protecting Florida policyholders was issued by a Circuit Court, which granted a sweeping temporary injunction against Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, halting the enforcement of its mandatory DOAH arbitration program. 1 This order challenges the ongoing battle over the constitutionality of Citizens’ arbitration scheme, an issue I have been warning about for some … The post The Forced DOAH Arbitrations Are Halted and D…

Judge Blocks Citizens in Arbitration Fight

TALLAHASSEE — After a homeowner argued the process was unconstitutional, a Hillsborough County circuit judge Friday blocked the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. from using a controversial arbitration process to resolve disputed claims.