What did the court decide?

The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment; the published entry simply states 'AFFIRMED' and provides no further explanation.

Does this opinion explain why the court affirmed?

No. This is a per curiam affirmance and the short entry does not include the court's reasoning or legal analysis.

Can the appellants seek further review?

Possibly. The appellants may consider filing a motion for rehearing or a petition for review to the Florida Supreme Court if statutory criteria are met, subject to applicable deadlines.

Jose Quinones and Nancy Quinones v. Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company

Docket 5D2024-3276

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CivilAffirmed

Filed: Apr 16, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Civil
Disposition: Affirmed
Docket: 5D2024-3276

Appeal from the Circuit Court for Duval County in a civil action (case no. 2021-CA-003718).

Summary

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's ruling in a dispute between Jose and Nancy Quinones (appellants) and Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (appellee). The per curiam opinion, issued April 16, 2026, simply states 'AFFIRMED' without additional explanation in the published text. The appeal arose from the circuit court in Duval County, and the appellate panel—Chief Judge Jay and Judges Lambert and Maciver—concurred in the decision to affirm.

Issue Decided

Whether the trial court's judgment or order adverse to the Quinones should be reversed on appeal

Court's Reasoning

The opinion in the record is a per curiam order that affirms the lower court's decision without providing the court's reasoning. Because no substantive opinion or analysis is included in the text, the appellate court's rationale is not stated in the document.

Parties

Appellant: Jose Quinones
Appellant: Nancy Quinones
Appellee: Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Judge: Bruce R. Anderson, Jr.
Attorney: Paul B. Feltman
Attorney: Brian C. Costa
Attorney: Kara Rockenbach Link
Attorney: David A. Noel
Judge: Chief Judge Jay
Judge: Judge Lambert
Judge: Judge Maciver

Key Dates

Appellate decision date: 2026-04-16

What You Should Do Next

1
Check for and file timely post-decision motions
Appellants should consult counsel about filing a motion for rehearing or rehearing en banc under Florida appellate rules within the rule deadlines if they intend to challenge the affirmance.
2
Consider petition for review
If there are substantial federal or state constitutional issues or conflicts with other decisions, consider whether to seek discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court and prepare a petition promptly.
3
Request opinion or mandate
Obtain the formal mandate or any opinion record from the clerk to confirm the mandate issuance date and any remaining procedural steps to conclude the appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment; the published entry simply states 'AFFIRMED' and provides no further explanation.
Who is affected by this decision?: The parties to the appeal—Jose and Nancy Quinones (appellants) and Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (appellee)—are directly affected.
Does this opinion explain why the court affirmed?: No. This is a per curiam affirmance and the short entry does not include the court's reasoning or legal analysis.
Can the appellants seek further review?: Possibly. The appellants may consider filing a motion for rehearing or a petition for review to the Florida Supreme Court if statutory criteria are met, subject to applicable deadlines.

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Full Filing Text

FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                STATE OF FLORIDA
                  _____________________________

                      Case No. 5D2024-3276
                  L.T. Case No. 2021-CA-003718
                  _____________________________

JOSE QUINONES AND NANCY
QUINONES,

    Appellants,

    v.

UNIVERSAL PROPERTY &
CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY,

    Appellee.
                  _____________________________


On appeal from the Circuit Court for Duval County.
Bruce R. Anderson, Jr., Judge.

Paul B. Feltman and Brian C. Costa, of Alvarez,
Feltman, Da Silva & Costa, P.L., Miami, for Appellants.

Kara Rockenbach Link and David A. Noel, of Link &
Rockenbach, P.A., West Palm Beach, for Appellee.

                         April 16, 2026

PER CURIAM.

    AFFIRMED.

JAY, C.J., and LAMBERT and MACIVER, JJ., concur.
          _____________________________

Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
           _____________________________




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