ORLANDO – The owners of an Orlando property allege that their insurer breached their insurance policy when it denied coverage of property damage.
Marilyn Mejia and Juan Gomez filed a complaint on June 8 in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida - Orange County against Security First Insurance Co. alleging breach of contract.
According to the complaint, the plaintiffs allege that on Oct. 7, 2016, they allege suffered a covered loss to their property due to a roof leak with a damage estimated in the amount of $36,694.57. However, the suit states the defendant rejected the total amount of damages provided by plaintiffs and completely denied coverage.
The plaintiffs request a trial by jury and seek judgment against defendant, plus costs, prejudgment interest and attorney's fees. They are represented by Jonathan Drake of Strems Law Firm in Coral Gables.
9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida - Orange County case number 17-C-5255