Florida homeowners estimated Hurricane Ian repairs at $157,727 after receiving an initial $11,101 insurance payment; an October 16 appeals court rejected their bid for legal fees following an appraisal dispute
- A Florida appeals court has rejected a claim for legal fees and interest filed by homeowners against state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
- The dispute followed disagreements over repairs for storm damage caused by Hurricane Ian.
- In an opinion issued on October 16, Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal ruled that two Lee County homeowners could not force the insurer to pay their legal bills under the confession of judgment rule.
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- A Florida appeals court has rejected a claim for legal fees and interest filed by homeowners against state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
- The dispute followed disagreements over repairs for storm damage caused by Hurricane Ian.
- In an opinion issued on October 16, Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal ruled that two Lee County homeowners could not force the insurer to pay their legal bills under the confession of judgment rule.
Sources: Times of India