Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Robinson

Appellant, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, seeks reversal of a final judgment allowing appellees, Marion and Jule Robinson, a $2465 attorney’s fee as an equitable distribution out of their recovery from a third party tortfeasor. The Robinsons cross appeal a denial of their motion for attorney’s fees pursuant to Section 627.428, Florida Statutes (1979).

The Robinsons were involved in an automobile accident with a third party. The Robinsons had an automobile liability insurance policy with Fireman’s Fund containing $30,000 uninsured motorist coverage. The third party possessed a policy with…