Eckols v. 21st Century Centennial Ins. Co.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1Opinion of the CourtEvander, J.
Jesse Eckols ("Appellant") appeals a final summary judgment entered in favor of 21st Century Centennial Insurance Company ("21st Century"), determining that he was not entitled to uninsured/underinsured motorist ("UM") benefits. Because the exclusion clause relied upon by 21st Century was ambiguous, we reverse.
In September 2012, 21st Century issued a renewal automobile insurance policy for Maria Eckols, her husband, Rene Eckols, and their son, Cody Eckols. The policy declarations listed three covered vehicles-a Ford Taurus, a Ford Mustang, and a Nissan King Cab truck. The policy included…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Auto-Owners Ins. Co. v. AndersonSupreme Court of Florida · 2000
- Fayad v. Clarendon Nat. Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 2005
- Universal Underwriters Ins. Co. v. MorrisonSupreme Court of Florida · 1990