In November 2003, attorneys for Edward and Annette Hawley ("Plaintiffs") filed a lawsuit against American Pioneer Title Insurance Company ("American Pioneer") in Broward County, Florida, alleging that they were overcharged by a American Pioneer agent for a loan policy issued in connection with a refinance transaction. The lawsuit was titled Edward and Annette Hawly, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. American Pioneer Title Insurance Company, Case Number 03-016234 (11). Plaintiffs sought certification of their lawsuit as a statewide class action. Lawsuits making similar allegations have been filed against every major title insurance underwriter in Florida.
- Hawley v. American Pioneer Title Insurance Company, In the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida, Case No.: CA-03-016234 (11) (class action settlement approved based on overcharges for title insurance).
- Thula v. Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, In the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida, Case No.: 04-05324 (11) (class action settlement approved based on overcharges for title insurance).
- Devick v. Attorney's Title Insurance Fund, In the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida, Case No.: 04-06633 (08) (class action settlement approved based on overcharges for title insurance).
- Evans v. Stewart Title Guaranty Company, In the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida, Case No.: 04-06630-05 (class action settlement approved based on overcharges for title insurance). Stewart Bulletin to all Florida issuing offices.
Pending Florida title insurance reissue rate class action cases:
Arthur Bleich and Gloris Elder v Chicago Title Insurance Company, In the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida (Class has been certified)
Case Number (Local): 2007-15721-CA-01
Case Number (State): 13-2007-CA-15721-0000-01
Filing Date: 05/25/2007
Judicial Section: 27
Kenneth E. Higgins v Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, In the 4th Judicial Circuit in and for Nassau County, Florida | Case Name: | HIGGINS VS COMMONWEALTH LAND | | Case #: | 45-2004-CA-000365-AXXX-YX | | Current Judge: | Brian J Davis | | Case Type: | OTHER CIRCUIT CIVIL | | Case status: | OPEN | | Filing Date: | 9/21/2004 | Status Date: | 9/21/2004 |
James Vincent Raffone v First American Title Insurance Company, In the 4th Judicial Circuit in and for Nassau County, Florida | RAFFONE VS FIRST AMERICAN | | Case #: | 45-2004-CA-000078-AXXX-YX | | Current Judge: | Brian J Davis | | Case Type: | CONTRACT & INDEBTEDNESS | | Case status: | OPEN | | Filing Date: | 2/23/2004 | Status Date: | 2/23/2004 |
Carmen J. Grosso v Fidelity National Title Insurance Company of New York, In the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida.
| Broward County Case Number: CACE04013548 | State Reporting Number: 062004CA013548AXXXCE | | Court Type: Civil Division - Circuit Court | Case Type: Contract Indebtedness | | Incident Date: N/A | Filing Date: 08/25/2004 | | Court Location: Central Courthouse | Case Status: Open | |
