Florida Insurance Guaranty v. Rodriguez

The Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (“FIGA”)1 appeals a non-final order, compelling it to participate in an appraisal in its sinkhole homeowner’s insurance dispute with Eduardo and Dora Rodriguez. FIGA contends that the Rod-riguezes waived their right to appraisal. We agree and reverse the trial court’s order.2

In October 2008, the Rodriguezes had a homeowner’s insurance policy with Home-Wise Preferred Insurance Company. Their home sustained suspected sinkhole damage, and in February 2010, HomeWise agreed that a covered loss had occurred. The parties disagreed as to what repairs were…