Judge Denies Insured’s Motion To Compel Appraisal In Hurricane Irma Coverage Suit

Mealey's (December 2, 2019, 9:43 AM EST) -- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A federal judge in Florida on Nov. 19 denied an insured’s motion to compel appraisal of its property damage caused by Hurricane Irma, finding that the insured  waived its right to compel appraisal by acting in a manner that is “inconsistent with its appraisal rights” (Tamiami Condominium Warehouse Plaza Association, Inc. v. Markel American Insurance Company, No. 19-21289, S.D. Fla., 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 200255)....