Green v. Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

Eugene Green appeals the trial court’s order denying his motion for entitlement to prejudgment interest and motion for rehearing. We affirm, finding no error in the trial court’s ruling that prejudgment interest is allowed for actions from the date the debt is due under the contract.

Green, insured by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”), filed a claim after his home was damaged by Hurricane Frances in 2004. Citizens appointed an adjuster and paid the estimated damages as found by the adjuster. Claiming the payment was insufficient, Green and Citizens engaged in mediation…