West Palm Beach, FL – The Firm’s First Party Property Practice marked its third trial victory of the year last Friday when a Palm Beach Jury unanimously agreed with our client’s property damage claim and awarded him additional money from his insurance company, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (“Universal”), to restore his home to its pre-loss condition.

In June 2020, our client’s home was impacted by a windstorm resulting in significant damage to his property. After water remediation efforts were taken, Universal sent their field adjuster, whom was employee by a subsidiary company of Universal, to the property. Afterwards, Universal issued a low-ball payment to our client.

After more than two years of litigation, Kanner & Pintaluga Partners John Edwards and Jeffrey Groover, tried the case before a six-member jury. The plaintiff’s expert and defense experts both presented testimony that Universal’s coverage determination and estimate was incorrect. Following the four-day trial, the jury returned a verdict finding that our client was owed more than three times the amount Universal initially paid for the damages in order to restore his home to back to its pre-loss condition.

The case is Marcus Cooper v. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Case No.: 50-2021-CA-004136-XXXX-MB in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida.

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Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages. If we can assist you or if you’d simply like to speak to an attorney about getting the help you need, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is always available to discuss your rights and make certain that you and your family are protected.