21 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 1016c
Online Reference: FLWSUPP 2110PALMInsurance — Attorney’s fees — Appellate fees are granted to insurer subject to trial court determining that insurer’s proposal for settlement met statutory criteria
PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, Appellant, v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellee. Circuit Court 15th Judicial Circuit (Appellate) in and for Palm Beach County, Civil Division. Case No. 502013AP000069XXXXMB. L.T. Case No. 502011CC006846XXXXMB, Division AY. June 25, 2014. Appeal from the County Court in and for Palm Beach County, Judge Nancy Perez. Counsel: Kathryn L. McHale, West Palm Beach, for Appellant. David B. Kampf, Tampa, for Appellee.
(PER CURIAM.) AFFIRMED. Appellee’s Motion for Appellate Fees and Costs is GRANTED subject to the trial court’s determination that Appellee’s proposal for settlement met the requirements of Florida Statute Section 768.79. The matter is remanded to the trial court to determine whether the Appellee’s proposal for settlement met the criteria set forth in Section 768.79 and to determine, if applicable, the reasonable amount of attorney’s fees. (COX, J. KEYSER, and SASSER, JJ., concur.)
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