Susan I. Pedersen v. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

This case arose from the residential destruction wrought by Hurricane Wilma in October 2005. The insured, Susan Peder-sen, challenges a final summary judgment in favor of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation in an action to compel Citizens to engage in the appraisal process for windstorm damage. Because the insurer participated in the appraisal process after the lawsuit was filed, but not because of the lawsuit as will be explained, and nothing remained to be done in relation to the relief requested, we affirm.

The Dwelling Wind Only policy issued for the insured’s residence provided that,…