March 08, 2022
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Under New Law, Citizens Property Insurance Faces Class Action Over Attorney Fees | Daily Business Review - Law.com

Michael Citron, left, and Igor Hernandez, right, of MAC Legal in Hollywood, Florida. Courtesy photos.
Michael Citron, left, and Igor Hernandez, right, of MAC Legal in Hollywood, Florida. Courtesy photos.

What You Need to Know

  • Attorney Michael Citorna said this is a brand-new law that has been incorporated into a large part of his insurance practices.
  • The MAC Legal law firm allegedly proceeded to look into the claim and engage in the pre-suit process required by Fla. Stat. 627.70152.
  • The attorneys fees were based on the defendant's belief that the statute did not entitle insureds to reasonable attorney fees during the pre-suit process, the complaint stated.

Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is facing litigation under a new law, Florida Statute 627.70152, which outlines the possibility of homeowners recovering both their insurance benefits and attorney fees and costs.

The suit comes from Hollywood attorneys Michael Citron and Igor Hernandez of MAC Legal, whose client Shanique Baker filed a putative class action on behalf of herself and other class members against defendant Citizens.

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