HB 837 generates a new section of the Florida Statutes, which creates a presumption against liability for owners and operators of multifamily residential property in cases based on criminal acts upon the premises by third parties. (Photo: Melea VanOstrand/ALM)
On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 837 into law, a wide-sweeping tort reform bill that served to overhaul Florida's litigation landscape. This legislation has a slew of effects on the judicial system and is of particular relevance to lawsuits against insurers and personal injury cases.
These new changes went into effect immediately upon the bill being signed by the Governor. The bill notes, however, that certain provisions will apply to causes of action accruing after the effective date and that rights under current insurance contracts will not be affected.
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