Panel Reverses Ruling In Law Firm’s Favor Following Florida High Court’s Answer

Mealey's (July 15, 2021, 1:22 PM EDT) -- WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida appeals court on July 14 reversed a lower court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of a law firm insured and remand for proceedings consistent with the Florida Supreme Court’s finding that an insurer has standing to maintain a legal malpractice lawsuit against counsel who was hired to represent its insured where the insurer is contractually subrogated to the insured's rights under the policy....