Sinkhole Insurance Claim
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Case Details
Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal reversed a lower court decision, ruling that a policyholder's claim for sinkhole damage was wrongfully dismissed because the insurance company's initial denial removed the policyholder’s legal duty to take additional specific action under the policy.
Additional Notes
Initial claim denied based on 'earth movement' exclusion; appeals court found that the insurer's denial removed the policyholder's obligation for further documentation.