Robert Scott Newman
Director and Partner
Email: snewman@marlowconnell.com
Miami Office
Direct Dial: 305-460-6513
Fax: 305-446-3667
Robert “Scott” Newman is a Director and Partner of the firm. Mr. Newman has extensive experience in the area of insurance coverage and the representation of primary, umbrella and excess carriers in matters involving high exposure. He frequently is asked to lecture in seminars throughout the country for members of the insurance industry on matters covering a wide range of topics, from insurance coverage and bad faith to construction defects and transportation issues. Mr. Newman also participates in seminars and speaks to groups from businesses, insurance brokers and insurance companies involved in risk management, litigation and claims handling.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association, Trial and Insurance Practice Section
- Florida Bar Association, Trial Section
- International Association of Defense Counsel, Insurance and Reinsurance Committee, Chair, 2009-2010; Property Insurance Committee, Chair, 2008-2009; Product Liability Committee
- Defense Research Institute, Insurance Section
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- Dade County Defense Bar Association, President, 1998-1999
- United States Naval Academy Alumni Association
Awards and Honors
- AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Published Decisions
- Cramer v. State of Florida, 117 F.3d 1258 (11th Cir. 1997)
- Gencor Industries, Inc. v. Wausau Underwriters Ins. Co., 857 F.Supp 1560 (M.D. Fla. 1994)
- Pacific Employers Ins. Co. v. Hofrichter, 670 So.2d 1023 (Fla. 3DCA 1996)
- Sunrise Mills (MLP) Limited Partnership v. Adams, 688 So.2d 464 (Fla. 4DCA 1997)
Speaking Engagements
- Additional Insured Coverage and Exposure (Gallagher Bassett, September 2009)
- Risk Management and Litigation Update (Eckerd Youth Alternatives, April 2009)
- Construction Defect Claims – CGL Coverage for Defective Workmanship, Trigger of Coverage and Other Risks and Legal Implications Encountered on the Construction Site (South Florida Claims Advisory Board, March 2009)
- Recent Developments in Florida Caselaw – Bad Faith Claims Handling, Tort Reform Legislation and Employer Immunity (ACE USA, May 2007)
- Tort Reform, Employer Immunity and Enforceability of Indemnity Agreements (Skychefs International, August 2006)
- Bad Faith and Claims Handling in Florida (AIG, April 2006)
- Issues Affecting Claims Handling and Insurance Coverage in Florida (AIG Health Care, October 2005)
- Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith in Florida (AIG Excess Claims, October 2004)
- AIG Claims Services Construction Defect Litigation Meeting – Construction Defect Legal Update (AIG, April 2004)
- Florida Caselaw Update – Insurance Coverage, Spoliation and Florida Tort Reform Legislation (Lexington Insurance Company, April 2004)
- Florida Caselaw Update – Worker’s Compensation and Medical Malpractice Amendments, Insurance Coverage and Tort Reform (ACE USA, August 2003)
- AIG Panel Counsel Trial Lawyers Seminar – Current Trends in Florida Coverage Law (AIG February 2002)
- Effective Coverage Litigation Strategies – Hot Topics and Current Events in Florida coverage law (AIG, October 2001)
Representative Experience
- Represented insurer in approximately 40 litigated claims throughout the state involving construction defect issues spanning 10-year period and availability of coverage under various trigger theories.
- Represented distributor of allegedly defective diet drug combination in hundreds of litigated claims throughout Florida’s state and federal courts.
- Successfully negotiated very favorable resolution of dry-cleaning solvent pollution claim brought by over 1,200 residents against dry cleaning company.
- Successfully negotiated eight-figure personal injury verdict on behalf of excess carrier down to a third of original amount and then recovered additional seven-figure amount from insured by litigating policy provisions.
- Obtained dismissal of eight-figure default against insurer based upon policy coverage being in conflict with allegations of complaint upon which default was entered.
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