THE HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST, INC. ETC., APPELLANT,
v.
CRYSTAL MOTOR CAR CO., INC., AND GENERAL MOTORS CORP., APPELLEES
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The court reversed a decision, holding that a hearing was needed to determine if the insureds made a knowing selection of uninsured motorist coverage and if the insurer adequately notified them of a material reduction in coverage.
A hearing is required to determine if the insureds knowingly selected their uninsured motorist coverage and if Hartford adequately notified them of the material change in coverage by reducing it.
Hartford Insurance Company issued a policy with uninsured motorist coverage equal to liability coverage, but later accepted a lower selection from the…
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[*308] PER CURIAM.
The Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Inc. (Hartford) appeals the dismissal with prejudice of its subrogation action against General Motors Corp. and Crystal Motor Car Company, Inc. We affirm the dismissal of all counts, save one. Count III states a cause of action for a design defect against both General Motors, Inc., the alleged manufacturer of the vehicle, and Crystal, the alleged authorized General Motors dealer who sold the vehicle to Hartford’s insured. See Ford Motor Co. v. Hill, 404 So. 2d 1049 (Fla.1981).
AFFIRMED IN PART; REVERSED IN PART; and REMANDED.
DAUKSCH, COWART and GOSHORN, JJ., concur.