Legal Opinion
Independent Fire Insurance Co. v. Lugassy
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided October 20, 1992No. Nos. 90-1626, 90-2861, 91-783PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ON MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION
FERGUSON, Judge.
Jacques and Debra Lugassy filed a claim for loss of personal property with their insurer, Independent Fire Insurance Company, after their home and its contents were destroyed by fire. The insurer denied the claim asserting that the loss was caused by the Lugassys’ arson and not covered under the policy. This lawsuit was brought for loss benefits totalling $135,000. A jury found in the Lugassys’ favor, and awarded $67,250.60 to which the court added $31,956.60 in prejudgment interest.1 Pursuant to section 627.428, Florida Statutes (1991), the trial…
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Lugassy v. Independent Fire Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1994
- Belge v. New Miami Wholesale, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2003