Monday, January 4, 1999
Kathryn Hubbel vs Aetna Casualty and Surety Co.

Nos. 92,532 and 92,848

Place of Origin
Orange County

Facts
These consolidated cases involve consumers allegedly defrauded out of a few hundred dollars deposited toward the purchase of cars. The consumers sued against surety bonds the dealers had bought from insurers, who agreed to refund the actual loss. The insurers refused to pay attorneys fees and costs, totaling more than $10,000.00 in each case. The trial courts ordered insurers to pay these amounts, but the Fifth District Court reversed.