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4th DCAJuly 22, 2026Reversed and Remanded⭐ Notable

Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Montilva Davila

Case No. 4D2025-0848

The Fourth DCA reversed a final judgment for the insured and ordered dismissal without prejudice, holding that the trial court should have dismissed the case when the insured failed to comply with §627.70152(3)(a)'s presuit notice requirement before filing suit against Universal Property. The dismissal must be without prejudice to allow the insured to serve proper notice and refile.

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