Fw External Re Reimbursement Of Outstanding Fees 2740 Grove Street Ne Stgc 328015 Zeeman¶

Good Morning Brett,

Can you confirm the invoice for the transcripts, https://prnt.sc/mIiP8os8Y4fW, for $2,853.20 was ordered by the insureds private counsel? Did you have any prior agreement with Ms. Zeemans private counsel to tender any amount or all of the amount before the transcripts were ordered?

I hope you have a wonderful day,

Marimar Soltero

Claims Counsel

Stewart Title Guaranty Company

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Tampa, FL 33607

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From: Sarah Zeeman szeeman@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:52 AM To: Marimar Soltero Marimar.Soltero@stewart.com Cc: Eric Zeni eric.zeni@stewart.com; Justin Davis Justin.Davis@stewart.com Subject: Re: [External] Re: Reimbursement of outstanding fees - 2740 Grove Street Ne - STGC: 328015 Zeeman

Marimar

As you are aware the deposition was a subpoena was filed by the opposing party. It was a requirement.

There was zero communication by you or Brett on how the fees would be handled. As my representation, you have a fiduciary responsibility to represent in all parts of this legal manner.

If you recall this is during the time of your suggestion for creative use of Bretts escrow account to pay the opposing party 12,000.

On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 11:30AM Marimar Soltero <Marimar.Soltero@stewart.com Marimar.Soltero@stewart.com > wrote:

Hi Sarah,

It is my understanding that your private counsel requested the depositions and transcripts. As your private counsel requested these items, the invoices were directed to them. I cannot speak to any conversations that you had with your private counsel with respect to any notice they provided you as I was not a part of those conversations.

As previously noted, pursuant to the Policy, the Company is not required to reimburse you for settlement costs, attorneys' fees or expenses the Company did not approve in advance. In this case, the Company did not previously approve of the deposition or transcript expenses you are seeking reimbursement for. However, as a courtesy to you, the Company has elected to reimburse you for the $1,426.60.

I am including a copy of the Conditions in the Policy for your reference (this is located on Page 3 of your Policy):

Marimar Soltero

Claims Counsel

Stewart Title Guaranty Company

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From: Sarah Zeeman <szeeman@gmail.com <mailto:szeeman@gmail.com> > 
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:00 AM
To: Marimar Soltero <Marimar.Soltero@stewart.com <mailto:Marimar.Soltero@stewart.com> >
Cc: Eric Zeni <Eric.Zeni@stewart.com <mailto:Eric.Zeni@stewart.com> >; Justin Davis <Justin.Davis@stewart.com <mailto:Justin.Davis@stewart.com> >
Subject: Re: [External] Re: Reimbursement of outstanding fees - 2740 Grove Street Ne - STGC: 328015 Zeeman

Hi Marimar,

The total cost was $2,853.20.

Can you please point me to where the policy states that I am responsible for fees related to the lawsuit? You or Brett did not provide me with information before depositions