Bolden v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.

WARNER, Judge.

Pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.160(d), the County Court of Palm Beach County has certified to us as a question of great public importance the following:

*340DOES THE PIP STATUTE AND FLA. STAT. 627.736(4)(f) COMPEL THE ADDITION OF AN INSURED CLASS NOT PROVIDED BY AN INSURANCE COMPANY’S POLICY DEFINITION OF INSURED SO THAT THE MEDICAL PAYMENTS COVERAGE WILL DEFINE “INSURED” AS NOW REQUIRED FOR PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION COVERAGE IN FLA. STAT. 627.736(1) AND 627.736(4)?

We have accepted jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 9.030(b)(4)(A) and Rule 9.160(d).

This case arises…