Florida Panel Refuses To Review Discovery Order In Bad Faith Suit Over Wilma Damage

Mealey's (December 6, 2022, 2:20 PM EST) -- LAKELAND, Fla. — A Florida appeals court panel on Dec. 5 denied a homeowners insurer’s petition for certiorari for a pretrial discovery order in an insured’s bad faith lawsuit arising from alleged Hurricane Wilma damage, finding the lower court properly concluded that materials relating to the underlying claim investigation are discoverable if they do not involve the rendering of legal advice....