Lopes v. Allstate Indemnity Co.

Edson Lopes appeals from a Final Judgment after a defense jury verdict and from the trial court’s order denying his motion for judgment in accordance with Lopes’ prior motion for directed verdict. We affirm because the jury’s verdict finding that Lopes materially misrepresented or concealed material facts in reporting the claim was supported by evidence.

On April 9, 2000, Lopes drove his 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello in a parade at Homestead Speedway when he lost control of his car and crashed it against a retaining wall. Lopes had been allowed on the track as part of a promotion called the…