Florida 5th District Court Of Appeal
Recent News About Florida 5th District Court Of Appeal
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Roofer's records to be inspected by judge as insurer looks for fraud
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida judge will review the records of a roofing company caught up elsewhere in allegations it conspired with lawyers while purporting to be representing customers. -
Lawyer can continue 'heavy-handed' campaign against client's opponent
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A man who accuses an insurance brokerage of shortchanging him on commissions can continue to publish false and misleading statements about the firm, a Florida appeals court ruled, largely overturning a trial judge’s injunction against over tactics the man’s lawyer acknowledged could be “heavy-handed” and “relentless.” -
Plaintiff expert can build opinion on assumed facts, Florida court rules
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A trial court improperly disregarded the testimony of a plaintiff expert who based his opinion on the assumption a hospital had failed to get rid of every vial of contaminated heparin, a Florida appeals court ruled, breathing new life into a long-running lawsuit. -
Lack of choice of surgeons could cost Florida Hospital in lawsuit over infection
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A man who seemingly predicted complications from his surgery can sue Florida Hospital, as a state appeals court has found there may be a relationship between it and the surgeon it claims was an independent contractor. -
Financial arrangements between defense firms and experts to be examined by Fla. Supreme Court
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida appeals court has deemed the issue of payment to expert witnesses as one of great public importance. -
Fla. appeals court makes new trial tougher for fired surgeon who threatened to turn whistleblower
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – What was once a $2.85 million verdict for the member of a heart-lung transplant surgery team at Florida Hospital is in jeopardy, as an appeals court has ordered a new trial under a more stringent liability standard. -
Jury's $16M punitive damages award in smoker's trial was out of proportion, court rules
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A trial judge will either reduce a $16 million punitive damages award or order a new trial on the issue as a result of a Florida appellate court ruling in a tobacco case. -
A third disagreement with lower court says Ocala's fire service fee is unconstitutional
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – For a third and what appears to be a conclusive time, a Florida appeals court has ruled for businesses and citizens of Ocala who have been forced to pay an extra fee for fire services.