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The Impact of Zoom on Florida Statute § 47.122 in PIP Litigation

When Florida lawmakers enacted § 47.122 allowing venue transfers “for the convenience of parties or witnesses, or in the interest of justice,” they couldn’t have anticipated a world where trials could be conducted from the comfort of your own home. They certainly couldn’t have anticipated that a cat lawyer would make an appearance[1] ready to […]

Emina Sehovic

Christopher J. Mueller – Active Member of the AAA-ICDR Roster

Christopher J. Mueller has been appointed to the Construction Industry Panels of Arbitrators and Mediators by the American Arbitration Association. Joining a panel of highly qualified, diverse, and experienced attorneys, Chris will serve as a neutral arbitrator in construction matters.

Casey McMullen-Walker

Favorable Verdict in Orange County, Florida

John Kessenich and Shaw Ashley recently obtained a favorable verdict for clients after a two-week trial in a rear-end auto accident matter in Orange County, Florida. The Plaintiff had extensive treatment, including a cervical fusion, lumbar spinal cord stimulator, and knee arthroscopic surgery. Plaintiff was further recommended for multiple future surgeries. The Defense admitted partial […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Fire Risk In Commercial Leases In Florida: Who Is Responsible? The Impact Of An Implied Insured May Preclude Your Subrogation

We did not start the fire, but someone is still financially responsible for damages under the terms of a commercial lease. It depends on the terms and risk-shifting provisions within a lease. While the taste of leases may be sweet, when it burns, burns, burns, you should have a legal team ready to hop on […]

William Estes

Michael Cox Speaks At ALFAI Regional Seminar

During ALFA International‘s Hospitality & Retail Practice Group Regional Seminar, Michael Cox will present “Curb Your Enthusiasm: Whether Tort Reform In Practice Is A Silver Bullet Or Overpromising Politics”. Speakers and panelists will explore the practical results of tort reform and the lessons to be learned in order to enact meaningful reform in the future.

Casey McMullen-Walker

Summary Judgment Affirmed on Appeal

Nicholas Bussé recently prevailed in an appellate matter considered by Florida’s First District Court of Appeal. Nicholas handled the underlying matter, a personal injury case involving a phantom vehicle. Plaintiffs alleged the Defendants’ vehicle rear-ended the Co-Defendants’ vehicle in front of them, causing a chain reaction which ultimately resulted in injuries to the Plaintiffs. Through […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Understanding the Application of Florida’s Permanent Injury Threshold Defense

Automobile owners in Florida are required to carry personal injury protection (“PIP”) coverage in accordance with 627.737 and “this section rewards them for doing so by exempting them from liability for noneconomic damages except in cases involving permanent injury or death.” Dauksis v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 623 So.2d 455 (Fla.1993). Section 627.737 […]

Theresa Sanders

Final Summary Judgment in Duval County, FL

Michael Cox recently obtained a final summary judgment for one of our commercial retail clients in a premises liability action involving a trip-and-fall incident. The Plaintiff claimed to have suffered a trip-and-fall over a small concrete joint along a sidewalk while shopping. While the Plaintiff claimed tens of thousands of dollars in damages, our client […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Homeowners Associations and Wildlife Liability- Are you at risk?

Florida is known for its diverse wildlife, from alligators and snakes to bears and coyotes. For residents living in communities governed by homeowners’ associations (HOAs), interactions with local wildlife can be quite common. Take for example, the local community of Nocatee, located in St. Johns County. During an average stroll, you might encounter an alligator […]

Lindsay Michael