Legal Opinion
Sturgis v. Fortune Insurance Co.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided August 30, 1985No. 84-2606PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Per curiam
Willie C. Sturgis, claimant in an action to determine insurance coverage, appeals from a final summary judgment entered in favor of Fortune Insurance Company. We reverse.
On July 30, 1983, the claimant was injured in a car accident while operating a motor vehicle owned by his wife, Joan Stur-gis, and insured by Fortune. The claimant filed a claim under his wife’s policy for payment of medical expenses and wage *1273loss resulting from the accident. After Fortune refused to pay, the claimant filed an action seeking damages, attorney’s fees and costs. Fortune filed an answer and affirmative defenses…
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- United States Fire Ins. Co. v. MorejonDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1976
- Hodges v. National Union Indemnity CompanySupreme Court of Florida · 1971
- Patton v. Lindo's Rent-A-Car, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1982
- Industrial Fire & Cas. Ins. Co. v. JonesDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1978
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