Barrett v. Gill

MILLS, Judge.

Mr. Barrett seeks review of an order severing State Farm, Ms. Gill's insurance company, as a party defendant to his suit for the wrongful death of his daughter arising out of an automobile accident occurring on 2 May 1976.

Mr. Barrett contends the trial court erroneously based its order of severance on Section 627.7262(1), Florida Statutes (1976). State Farm contends the order was based on public policy expressed in Section 627.-7262(1).

Section 627.7262(1) provides in pertinent part:

“No motor vehicle liability insurer shall be joined as a party defendant in an action to determine…