Lopez v. State Farm Mutual Automobile

Felix Lopez (“Lopez”) appeals from the denial of his motion for reconsideration of an order denying a motion for attorney’s fees pursuant to section 627.428, Florida Statutes (2011) (the “Motion for Reconsideration”). For the reasons that follow, we reverse.

FACTS

Lopez was a Texas resident who moved to Florida. On October 17, 2010, while living in Miami, Lopez was involved in an automobile accident, which caused damage to Lopez’s car. At the time of the accident, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“State Farm”) provided automobile insurance coverage to Lopez through a policy…