About John Joseph Cavo

John Cavo is a Partner at KDV and focuses his practice in insurance coverage litigation, including general liability, professional liability, auto, trucking and directors and officers liability. John also counsels insurer clients on all coverage-related matters, including bad faith avoidance and insurer best practices.

John handles all phases of coverage advice and litigation involving first party property and business interruption issues nationwide, including claims related to Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Wilma, Hurricane Matthew, COVID-19 and other CAT events.

He places emphasis on early resolution of claims and litigated matters, including arbitration, mediation and appraisal. John also routinely assists business partners, including claims and underwriting teams, in identifying underwriting and coverage issues, as well as implementation of best practices from a risk management standpoint.

John also has extensive experience in appellate practice, previously serving as a lead appellate attorney in Miami.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Insurance
  • Administrative Law
  • Other 4
    • General Liability
    • First Party Property/Business Interruption
    • Professional Liability Errors & Omissions
    • Bad Faith Litigation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Of Counsel
    Firm Name
    Kaufman Dolowich LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Reported Cases: 'Atain Spec. Ins. Co. v. Carolina Prof'l Builders, LLC, No. 2:18-cv-2352-BHH, 2020 WL 5877143 (D.S.C. Oct. 2, 2020) (summary judgment finding insurer had no duty to defend or indemnify general contractor on a $3.9 million construction defect claim on an issue of first impression in SC regarding the policy's continuous or progressive injury limitation endorsement).
    Mt. Hawley Ins. Co. v. Dania Dist. Ctr., Ltd., 763 F. Supp. 2d 1359 (S.D. Fla. 2011), aff'd, 513 Fed. App'x 890 (11th Cir. 2013) (obtained summary judgment in favor of insurer
    $19 million consent judgment excluded under policy's pollution
    continuous injury exclusions)
    James River Ins. Co. v. Med-Waste Mgmt., LLC, 46 F. Supp. 3d 1350 (S.D. Fla. 2014) (summary judgment for insurer facing $10 million consent judgment in class action, finding no coverage under policy's TCPA exclusion)
    Mir
    a Constr. Devel. Inc. v. Mid-Continent Cas. Co., 763 F. Supp. 2d 1336 (S.D. Fla. 2010) (summary judgment for insurer regarding construction defect claim against home builder)
    Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. v. Mid-Continent Cas. Co., 763 F. Supp. 2d 1331 (S.D. Fla. 2010) (summary judgment for insurer in water damage claim by store against contractor that damaged fire sprinkler system)
    James River Ins. Co. v. Oscar I. Garcia, Architect, P.A., 856 F. Supp. 2d 1284 (S.D. Fla. 2012) (no coverage in case involving first impression of specific extended reporting period language in claims made policy)
    Geovera Spec. Ins. Co. v. Hutchins, 831 F. Supp. 2d 1306 (M.D. Fla. 2011), aff'd, 504 Fed. App'x 851 (11th Cir. 2013) (no coverage under policy's assault
    battery exclusion)
    Hamid Mohebbi, Pharm.D v. Founders Ins. Co., 41 F. Supp. 3d 1412 (S.D. Fla. 2014) (no coverage for judgment creditor where insured breached policy's late notice
    cooperation conditions)
    Maxum Indem. Co. v. Fla. Constr. Svcs, Inc., 59 F. Supp. 3d 1382 (M.D. Fla. 2014) (no coverage under policy's absolute pollution exclusion in claim involving fatal carbon monoxide poisoning)
    Maryl
    Cas. Co. v. Smartcop, Inc., 2012 WL 4344571 (S.D. Fla. Jul. 6, 2012) (no coverage for fatal car crash of Monroe County, FL sheriff's deputy under policy's software exclusion)
    Maxum Indem. Co. v. Flanigan & Assoc. Ins., Inc., 2013 WL 3389449 (M.D. Fla. Jul. 8, 2013) (no coverage for wrongful acts prior to claims made policy's retroactive date)
    RLI Ins. Co. v. Melchione, 2017 WL 3669517 (M.D. Fla. June 15, 2017) (no coverage under rental
    commercial use exclusions in umbrella policy)
    Rowl
    v. Diamond State Ins. Co., 2013 WL 5275905 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 18, 2013) (foster care provider did not qualify as an insured under policy issued to state agency's subcontractor)
    James River Ins. Co. v. Retro, LLC, 2016 WL 3360698 (M.D. Ala. June 9, 2016) (no coverage under policy's assault
    battery exclusion)
    Millennium Partners, LP v. Colmar Storage, LLC, 494 F.3d 1293 (11th Cir. 2007) (affirming judgment in favor of coffee broker in bailment action against warehouse)
    Pendergrass v. R.D. Michaels, Inc., 936 So. 2d 684 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006) (affirming summary judgment in favor of employer for workers' compensation immunity)
    Rouse-Miami, LLC v. Bentley's Luggage Corp., 948 So. 2d 928 (Fla. 3d DCA 2007) (reversing summary judgment on claim for breach of contract)
    McKinney v. Fortune Ins. Co., 949 So. 2d 225 (Fla. 3d DCA 2006) (insurer with paper title to salvaged vehicle was not liable for owner's negligent use of vehicle)
    Young v. State, 791 So. 2d 1121 (Fla. 4th DCA 2000) (reversing conviction based on introduction of improper character evidence)
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2002, Illinois
    2001, Florida
    U.S. District Courts
    Northern District of Illinois
    Southern District of Illinois
    Western District of Tennessee
    Northern District of Florida
    Middle District of Florida
    Southern District of Florida
    United States Court of Appeals
    11th Circuit
    Pro Hac Vice
    Alabama
    U.S. District Courts
    Northern District of Alabama
    Middle District of Alabama
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    St. Thomas University School of Law
    Class of 2000

    St. Thomas University School of Law
    Class of 2000
    Other Education
    State University of New York at Oswego
    B.A.
    1996 Member, Dean's List

    State University of New York at Oswego
    B.A.
    1996 Member, Dean's List
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1974
    New Hartford, New York, June 28, 1974

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135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2100Chicago, IL 60603U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, John Joseph Cavo is admitted to practice in Alabama, Florida and Illinois.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    John Joseph Cavo is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Kaufman Dolowich LLP has 5 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    John Joseph Cavo attended St. Thomas University School of Law and St. Thomas University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Kaufman Dolowich LLP was established in 1986.