Old Southern Life Insurance Co. v. Kirby

DANIEL, Chief Judge.

Appellant, Old Southern Life Insurance Company, appeals from the final judgment entered upon a jury’s verdict in favor of appellee, William Kirby. Finding no merit in the issues raised for review, we affirm. Appellant also appeals from the trial court’s order awarding appellee attorney’s fees. We reverse the order and remand to the trial court with directions to set forth specific findings supporting the application of a multiplier as required by Florida Patient’s Compensation Fund v. Rowe, 472 So.2d 1145 (Fla.1985). In Rowe, the Florida Supreme Court ruled:

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