Outcome
The appellate court affirmed the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Capulli, ruling that the common-fund doctrine applies to allow the insured's attorney to recover a pro rata share of attorney fees from the insurer's subrogation interest.
What This Ruling Means
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