Florida Insurance Guaranty Ass'n v. Martucci

The Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (“FIGA”) appeals a non-final order compelling it to participate in an appraisal of a homeowner’s insurance claim.1 FIGA argues that Armando Martucci and Joyce Soper (collectively, “the Insureds”) waived their right to appraisal.2 We disagree and affirm.

In September 2010, the Insureds filed suit against their homeowner’s insurance provider, Homewise Preferred Insurance Company (“Homewise”), claiming that a 'sinkhole had caused property damage to their home. After Homewise denied coverage of the claim, the parties engaged in extensive discovery.

■ Then,…