Legal Opinion
Barreto v. United Services Automobile Ass'n
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided March 7, 2012No. 4D10-4710PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMay, C.J.
Homeowners appeal an order denying their motion for attorney’s fees pursuant to section 627.428, Florida Statutes (2008). They argue the trial court erred in denying their request because they prevailed in a dispute with their insurance carrier. We agree and reverse.
The insurer issued a policy covering the homeowners’ home. The policy provided coverage for property damage and additional living expenses as the result of an accident. In 2008, the home was flooded after a pipe broke causing extensive water damage, requiring repairs and replacements, cleaning, and other remedial measures. The…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Ivey v. Allstate Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 2000
- Lewis v. Universal Property & Casualty InsuranceDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2009
- Federated Nat. Ins. Co. v. EspositoDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2006
- BRASS & SINGER v. United Automobile Insurance CompanySupreme Court of Florida · 2006
- Jerkins v. USF & G Specialty Ins. Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2008
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