STONE, J.
We reverse an order denying statutory attorney's fees incurred by the insured in defending a declaratory judgment action initiated by Federated National Insurance Company (Federated). Federated had claimed that there was no coverage for a pending personal injury claim under the insured's homeowner's policy.
We conclude that Federated's voluntary dismissal of its declaratory action conferred a benefit on the defendant insured. Therefore, the insured...
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