Panel Upholds Denial Of Insured’s Attorney Fees In Sinkhole Loss Dispute

Mealey's (October 14, 2019, 8:03 AM EDT) -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In a single-page per curiam order, the Fifth District Florida Court of Appeal on Sept. 24 affirmed an order upholding the constitutionality of challenged provisions of the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA) Act and denying attorney fees in a sinkhole loss claim dispute with an insolvent insurer (Sean E. Hengesbach v. Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, No. 5D18-2729, Fla. App., 5th Dist., 2019 Fla. App. LEXIS 14414)....