Mutual of Omaha Ins. v. Gold

SHARP, W., J.

Mutual of Omaha (Mutual)1 appeals from two final summary judgments entered in favor of the Golds and Florida Medical Association (FMA). Mutual presents several arguments on appeal, only one of which has merit. Mutual claims that the trial court erred in failing to grant its motion to amend its affirmative defenses. We agree and reverse.

The facts of this case are not in dispute. Jay Gold is a physician and the father of the minor Ethan; Jill Gold is Ethan’s mother. Dr. Gold was a member of FMA, and Ethan was insured under a group health insurance policy (the policy) which was…