Providing peace of mind that your claim is managed efficiently during litigation
DCM aims to achieve early resolution of claims and utilize mediation resources whenever possible.
When claims do reach the litigation stage, DCM utilizes an established network of experts and legal resources across the globe to meet our clients’ needs.
DCM has experience working with domestic carriers to use various ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) techniques to reach claim resolution and minimize legal fees.
For more information, please contact us directly to discuss your potential requirements.
Successes in Litigation
In 2020, Dr. Neysa Holmes led the international insurance industry response to Covid-19 Business Income claims by finding success in federal court. Working closely with the attorneys at a leading Florida law firm, Dr. Holmes formulated the response that was later utilized throughout the industry, both domestically and abroad, to respond to claims of lost income as a result of Covid-19 closures.
In a December 17, 2020 Order, Middle District Judge Charlene Honeywell agreed and dismissed the case with prejudice. Judge Honeywell found that “there is no coverage, as a matter of law, for the claim,” and the issue cannot be cured by amendment; the claimant “has not alleged any tangible damage whatsoever” and to the extent the virus is present in the restaurant, “under Florida law, an item or structure that merely needs to be cleaned has not suffered a ‘loss’ which is both ‘direct’ and ‘physical.’”
For more information on the case and to access the federal court opinion, please click here.