Panel Affirms Denial Of Attorney Fees To Insured In Sinkhole Loss Case

Mealey's (July 2, 2020, 2:05 PM EDT) -- LAKELAND, Fla. — The Second District Florida Court of Appeal on June 26 upheld the denial of attorney fees to an insured in his sinkhole loss dispute against the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA), which eventually made repairs for the insured, citing recent decisions that have certified a question on the similar issue to the Florida Supreme Court (David Rodriguez v. Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, No. 2D19-424, Fla. App., 2nd Dist., 2020 Fla. App. LEXIS 9212)....