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Arizone & Simon v. Homeowners Choice Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co., 2D18-1116 (2d DCA Mar. 17, 2021)

What’s This Case About

  • Action filed by one Plaintiff in March of 2016
  • Plaintiff adds wife a few months later
  • Insurer serves each Plaintiff with a PFS 11 days after Plaintiff’s wife is added
  • Jury verdict awards insurer fees and costs against both plaintiffs
  • Plaintiffs appeal and contend PFS violation
  • Court sided with Plaintiffs

Bottom Line:

Can’t file a PFS on a new Plaintiff until 90 days have past

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