Panel Reverses Attorney Fees Award Against FIGA In Sinkhole Coverage Dispute

Mealey's (October 1, 2020, 10:46 AM EDT) -- LAKELAND, Fla. — A Florida appeals panel on Sept. 30 reversed an insured's attorney fees award because a lower court's application of the confession of judgment doctrine ignored the limitations on Florida Insurance Guaranty Association's (FIGA) obligations for the insured's pursuit of a sinkhole claim not covered by a policy (Florida Insurance Guaranty Association v. Yanicet Reyes, No. 2D19-2173, Fla. App., 2nd Dist., 2020 Fla. App. LEXIS 13696)....