State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Sosnowski

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company appeals the trial court’s order denying its motion to transfer venue due to forum non conveniens, section 47.122, Florida Statutes (2002). We reverse.

Beth Ann Sosnowski sued State Farm and its agent, Phillip Thompson, alleging that State Farm and Thompson fraudulently failed to disclose to her the existence of available uninsured motorist (UM) benefits and to pay her certain UM benefits due under her automobile insurance policy following an accident. Sosnowski’s action was filed in the circuit court of Seminole County, Florida. Pursuant to section 47.122,…