CLEARWATER — A Union Park homeowner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Aurora Bautista filed a complaint Oct. 17 in Pinellas Circuit Court against Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, alleging the insurer inspected the loss but wrongfully determined the claim was not covered.
According to the complaint, on May 3, Bautista's property at 1303 Spring Lite Way, Union Park, sustained water damage from a sudden and accidental discharge of water due to a plumbing failure. The plaintiff says she notified Universal Property that they were in disagreement with its evaluation of the loss and demanded payment in accordance with the terms of the insurance policy.
The plaintiff alleges Universal Property & Casualty Insurance has failed to acknowledge that payment would be forthcoming.
Bautista seeks trial by jury, damages of more than $15,000, prejudgment interest, attorney fees and court costs. She is represented by attorneys Stephanie Balint and Robert L. Gioia of Homeowner Legal Solutions, LP in Plantation.
Pinellas Circuit Court case number 18CA011353