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GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. v. SUPERIOR AUTO GLASS OF TAMPA BAY, INC.

Citation: Not availableDocket: 21-0098

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 24, 2021; Florida; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, addressed a petition for writ of certiorari filed by GEICO General Insurance Company against Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay, Inc., acting as the assignee of Chris Laibinis. The case originated in the Circuit Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County, which was sitting in an appellate capacity. The court ultimately denied the petition, with Judges Villanti, Black, and Stargel concurring in the decision. The opinion may be revised before its official publication.

Legal Issues Addressed

Jurisdiction of Appellate Courts

Application: The District Court of Appeal considered a petition for writ of certiorari in its capacity as an appellate court.

Reasoning: The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, addressed a petition for writ of certiorari filed by GEICO General Insurance Company against Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay, Inc.

Role of Assignments in Litigation

Application: The case involved an assignee, Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay, Inc., acting on behalf of the original party, Chris Laibinis.

Reasoning: The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, addressed a petition for writ of certiorari filed by GEICO General Insurance Company against Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay, Inc., acting as the assignee of Chris Laibinis.

Writ of Certiorari

Application: The court evaluated the appropriateness of exercising its discretion to grant a writ of certiorari.

Reasoning: The court ultimately denied the petition, with Judges Villanti, Black, and Stargel concurring in the decision.