Alexis v. Florida Insurance Guaranty Ass'n

Appellants appeal the trial court’s order dismissing their case with prejudice. We hold that the dismissal order entered after a status conference was improper, and we reverse.

Appellants filed a claim for benefits with appellee after their insurer was declared insolvent. When several months passed without payment, appellants sued appellee, claiming breach of the insurance contract. Appellee responded by filing a motion to compel appraisal; the trial court granted the motion and the parties appraised the loss. Through the appraisal process, appellants were awarded $47,616.79. Appel-lee issued…