Legal Opinion
Abernethy v. National Union Fire Ins.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided September 18, 1998No. 97-2677PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PETERSON, Judge.
Rie Abernethy appeals a final summary judgment entered in favor of National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.(“National Union”) dismissing his medical payments (med pay) bad faith claim.
Abernethy obtained a jury award of $34,667.22 against Florida Auto Auction of Orlando, Manheim Auctions, Inc. (“Florida Auto Auction”), for personal injuries he sustained in an auto accident. Notwithstanding the award, Abernethy and Florida Auto Auction entered into a settlement agreement in which Florida Auto Auction agreed to pay Abernethy the amount of the jury award and…
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- Gonzalez v. Travelers Indem. Co. of RIDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1982
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