# Florida appeals court rejects homeowners’ legal fee claim after Hurricane Ian insurance dispute

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-20T18:28:45+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/florida-homeowners-estimated-hurricane-ian-repairs-at-157727-after-receiving-an-initial-11101-insurance-payment-an-october-16-appeals-court-rejected-their-bid-for-legal-fees-following-an-appraisal-dispute/articleshow/135074217.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/florida-appeals-court-rejects-homeowners-legal-fee-claim-after-hurrica-bd23fb/

In a recent decision, a Florida appeals court determined that homeowners Susan Reed and Kent Lonngren are ineligible to collect legal fees from Citizens Property Insurance. The couple had contested repairs linked to Hurricane Ian's 2022 storm damage. The court concluded that Citizens had fulfilled its duties, even while the homeowners pursued legal action during the appraisal phase, indicating tha

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