Hurricane Helen and Hurricane Milton
November 17, 2024
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Hurricane Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend region as a category 4 hurricane on September 25, 2024. Milton came ashore near Siesta Key, Florida, as a
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Summary Judgment Deadlines Mean What they Say
October 10, 2024
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The new summary judgment rule: service of at least 40 days before hearing This case serves as a reminder that summary judgment should be filed
Exquisite Carpet & Interiors, inc. and Walter T. Holbert, Jr. v. Manual Martnez and Leah Martinez
September 23, 2024
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Judgment found void as it exceeded the county court’s prescribed jurisdictional limits. The court opinion can be found in here: https://supremecourt.flcourts.gov/content/download/855964/opinion/212272_DC13_12212022_083045_i.pdf
Post Judgment Collection
September 22, 2024
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In a recent negligence action stemming from a motor vehicle accident, the plaintiff successfully secured a settlement of $150,000 from the defendant, Yellow Cab. Following
Blinger Four-(4) Part Test to Exclude a Witness
April 19, 2024
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In Binger, the Florida Supreme Court set forth a four-part test to guide the discretion of the trial judge in determining whether to exclude testimony of a
What is a MGRM versus a MGR in a Florida LLC?
September 25, 2022
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We frequently receive questions from clients about the LLC statute, and in particular, the difference between a managing member and a manager-managed LLC. Limited liability
Directed Verdict Entered For Premises Owner In A Transitory Foreign Substance Case
August 7, 2022
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The First District Court of appeal reversed a million-dollar slip fall verdict in favor of the Plaintiff finding that Plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence
In the Context of a Proposal for Settlement, Defendant is Entitled to Incurred Costs After the Offer was Filed while Plaintiff is Limited to Recovering Costs that were Incurred Prior to the Offer Being Made
August 5, 2022
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In a personal injury matter arising from a motor vehicle crash, Defendant served Plaintiff with two proposals for settlement: one for $30,000.00 and a second
Elements of a Quiet Title Action in Florida
March 1, 2022
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To state a cause of action to quiet title, the homeowners needed to allege that (1) they had title to the subject property; (2) a
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Mandate Against Private Employers
January 13, 2022
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The opinion may be found here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21a244_hgci.pdf