Florida Supreme Court Nixes Pre-Surgery Damages Clause without Concession June 27, 2013 The Florida Supreme Court has ruled unenforceable a doctor’s financial and arbitration agreement with a patient prior to surgery because...
Florida Court Allows Californian’s Suit Against Miami Firms Tied to Mexican Resorts June 24, 2013 A divided Florida Supreme Court is letting a lawsuit go ahead against a company that runs a resort in Mexico....
Florida Court Sides with Bank in Key Mortgage Liability Case February 10, 2013 By Jessica Dye Florida’s highest court has ruled a homeowner cannot re-open a voluntarily dismissed foreclosure case despite allegations that the bank falsified...
Florida Court Allows Drivers to Rebut Presumption of Fault in Rear-End Crashes December 28, 2012 By Michael Adams Florida’s high court has ruled that drivers that cause an automobile accident by striking another car from behind can still...
Florida Supreme Court Rules in 2 Sovereign Immunity Cases November 19, 2012 By Bill Kaczor The Florida Supreme Court last week put off a decision on whether Citizens Property Insurance Corp. can use its status...
Florida High Court Delays Ruling on Citizens’ Immunity November 16, 2012 The Florida Supreme Court has put off a decision on whether Citizens Property Insurance Corp. can use its status as...
3 ‘Liberal’ Florida Justices Win Retention Bids November 8, 2012 By Kelli Kennedy Three Florida Supreme Court justices easily won a retention bid Tuesday despite an unprecedented push by the Republican Party of...
Florida Supreme Court Asked to Settle Smokers’ Punitive Damages October 26, 2012 An appellate court wants the Florida Supreme Court to resolve a question on punitive damages in cases involving sick smokers....
Florida Amendment 5 Would Shift Supreme Court Power October 16, 2012 By Curt Anderson The Florida Legislature would gain greater authority over the state Supreme Court and the rules governing state courts if voters...
Court Upholds Florida Medical Malpractice Notification Rules October 11, 2012 The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that refiled medical malpractice lawsuits must follow new state laws. The high court in...