Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co. v. Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co.

Two insurance carriers take their corners and come out slugging over attorney’s fees. The losing carrier argues the trial court erred in denying it attorney’s fees, pursuant to section 627.428, Florida Statutes (2010). We agree and reverse.

The fee dispute arose from a homeowner’s insurance claim. In 2005, the homeowners sued the developer for dam*265ages from water intrusion. The developer filed a third-party complaint against the subcontractor, which had installed the exterior doors. The complaint sought indemnity and contribution based on the express terms of the subcontract.

Two insurance…