Miller v. Pagodin

POLEN, Judge.

The appellant, Madelyn Miller, was injured in an automobile accident which occurred on March 20, 1984, as she was a passenger in a car owned by Greyhound Rent-A-Car and/or Value Rent-A-Car (Value). When the appellant applied to Value for PIP benefits, she was informed that Ideal Mutual Insurance Company, Value’s insurance carrier, had become insolvent and that the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA) was handling all applicable claims.

Pursuant to section 631.181(3), Florida Statutes (1985), FIGA served notice of the deadline for the filing of claims against Ideal Mutual…