Derius v. Allstate Indemnity Co.
Derius v. Allstate Indemnity Co.
Opinion of the Court
We granted review in Allstate Indemnity Co. v. Derius, 773 So.2d 1190 (Fla. 4th DCA 2000), based on conflict with Perez v. State Farm, Fire & Casualty Co., 746 So.2d 1123 (Fla. 3rd DCA 1999), quashed sub nom. United Automobile Insurance Co. v. Rodriguez, 808 So.2d 82 (Fla. 2001). We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 3(b)(3), Fla. Const.
The Fourth District Court of Appeal in Deñus held that a doctor’s written report is not required “as a condition precedent to reducing payment of a [PIP] bill” under
We have since decided United Automobile Insurance Co. v. Rodriguez, 808 So.2d 82 (Fla. 2001), wherein we ruled that the above language in Perez was erroneous.
It is so ordered.
. See Derius, ITS So.2d at 1191.
. See Perez, 746 So.2d at 1125 (emphasis omitted).
. See Rodriguez, 808 So.2d at 87.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Maurice DERIUS v. ALLSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY
- Status
- Published