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ALFREDO FEO V. DOUGLASS ROOFING
Case No. 09 13282 CA 21
11th Judicial Circuit Miami Dade County
Construction case regarding roofs
Evidentiary hearing to certify class action
Injury: 3,000 + roofs damaged
Verdict – Defense class certification denied
JUAN PINON V. BEST YATCH REPAIR, INC
Case No. 05 16205 CA 04
11th Judicial Circuit Miami Dade County
Slip and fall at a shipyard marina
Injury: Operated Spine
Verdict – Defense
Plaintiff’s Demand: $690,000
ESTATE OF MICHAEL S. EBRIGHT V. JOSE MORALEZ BLANCER
10th Judicial Circuit Polk County
Case No. 2006 CA 001170 (08)
Dump truck versus automobile
Injury: Double fatality
Verdict – Defense
Plaintiff’s Demand: $20,000,000
Estate OF MICHAEL S. EBRIGHT V. JOSE MORALEZ BLANCER
2nd District Court of Appeals Florida
Case No. 2D09-3357
Verdict – Per Curiam Affirmed Appellee Defense verdict
FRANCIS NEWBY V. CAREY-ALL TRANSPORTATION, INC.
10th Judicial Circuit Polk County
Case No. 06 CA 000074
Truck versus automobile rear end collision
Injury: Broken hip, surgery spinal
Verdict – Plaintiff $75,000
Defense Proposal for Settlement $125,000
Plaintiff’s Demand: $1,000,000
EUROPEAN WOODCRAFT & MICA DESIGN INC V. CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
4th District Court of Appeals Florida
Case No. 4D08 4932
Plaintiff claiming coverage under theory that broker can bind Citizens
Injury: Coverage
Verdict – Appellant/Defense with opinion; no coverage
NICHOLAS DESALVO V. FREEDOM MARINE CORPORATION, ET AL.
17th Judicial Circuit Broward County
Case No. 02 010432 CACE 18
Dog bite case of small child (strict liability) Plaintiff asked for several hundred thousand dollars at trial and punitive damages (dog had bitten 6 prior individuals at marina). Jury found no punitive damages.
Injury: Multiple surgerys for minor’s face
Verdict – Plaintiff $50,000
Defense Offered $50,000 by way of proposal for settlement
Plaintiff’s Demand: $150,000 prior to trial
SUSIE ALLEN V. RAYMOND CALHOUN & ENDEAVOUR TRUCKING, INC
18th Judicial Circuit Brevard County
Case No. 05 2005CA067429XXXX
Automobile versus dump truck with serious injuries
Injury: Spinal Surgery
Verdict – Defendant
Plaintiff’s Demand: $500,000
ROBERT LIGHTNER V. DRIFTWOOD PLAZA PHASE II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, ET AL
18th Judicial Circuit Brevard County
Case No. 2003 CA 67396
Slip/trip and fall in back of bar with ruptured right quadriceps
Verdict – Settled $10,000 first day of trial
Injury: Multiple surgeries to right quadricep
Defense Offered: $25,000
Plaintiff’s Demand: $250,000
UBELARDO LEYVA V. ENTERPRISE LEASING, ET AL
11th Judicial Circuit Miami Dade County
Case No. 02 05742 CA 27
Automobile accident with significant injuries including brain damage
Injury: traumatic brain injury
Verdict – Defense
Plaintiff’s Demand: $1,000,000
DAMITA MOSS V. VICTORINO CARMONA, ET AL
17th Judicial Circuit Broward County
Case No. 04 09572 CACE 03
Automobile versus fork lift
Injury: Spinal Surgery
Verdict – Defense with an outstanding proposal for settlement entitling Defense to fees and costs
Plaintiff’s Demand: $200,000
CINDY RIVERA V. HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOME, INC
US District Court Southern District of Florida
Case No. 05 CIV 21514 HOEVERLER
Mishandling of body parts funeral parlor (defendant) allegedly gave decedent’s wife his internal organs in a bag at the funeral
Verdict – Defense
Plaintiff’s Demand: $500,000
ALBERT SALEEBY V. ROCKY ELSON CONSTRUCTION, INC
15th Judicial Circuit Palm Beach County
Case No. 00 12312 AH
Construction accident rendering Plaintiff paralyzed from chest down
Issue was workers’ compensation immunity
Verdict – Defense
Plaintiff’s Demand: $16,000,000
VADRA YALON V. THE SALON AT TURNBERRY, INC
11th Judicial Circuit Miami Dade County
Case No. 05 02388 CA 06
Trip and fall in beauty salon resulting in broken hip
Verdict – Settled for $25,000 first day of trial
Plaintiff’s Demand: $200,000
CHARLES & CLOEVA STEVENS V. PRICHETT TRUCKING INC, ET AL
7th Judicial Circuit St. Johns County
Case No. 03646 CA
Automobile versus truck.
Injury: 2 plaintiffs with spinal surgery
Verdict – Plaintiff 10% liable, Defendant 15% liable and Co-Defendant 75% liable
Plaintiff’s Demand: $2,000,000
BOCHLIGE V. MCDONOLD’S
17th Judicial Circuit Broward County
Case No: 99-011510
Injury: operated elbow with hardware on minor
Verdict – Defense
Plaintiff’s Demand: $250,000
WANZELAK V. JM CONSTRUCTION
15th Judicial Circuit Palm Beach County
Case No. 50 1994 CA 005579XXONAI
Trip and fall at a construction site claiming permanent injury to ankle.
Verdict – Defense
Plaintiff’s Demand: $250,000
THE PLANTATION AT PONTE VEDRA V. THE CANAL AUTHORITY, ET AL
7th Judicial Circuit St. Johns County
Case No. CA 01 988
Alleged water contamination at golf course allegedly killing vegetation and loss of revenue
Verdict – Defense
Plaintiff’s Demand: $1.8 Million
VALERIA MUNROE V. EVERGLADES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
15th Judicial Circuit Palm Beach County
Case No. 501996CA007208XXOCAO
Medical malpractice alleged against doctor and paramedics resulting in death
Verdict – Defense
Plaintiff’s Demand: $750,000
ROGER ATKINSON V. LCF TRANSPORT, INC AND LESMOND FOSTER
5th Judicial Circuit Sumter County
Case No. 2007 CA 000440
Truck versus automobile
Defense previously offered $40,000 to settle case
Verdict – Settled 2nd day of trial for $40,000
Plaintiff’s Demand: $150,000
ANGELINA GARCIA V. ALLSTATE FIREPROOFING
17th Judicial Circuit Broward County
Case No. 99-021281 CACE 11
Workers’ compensation immunity
Verdict – Defense Summary Judgment initially denied appealed remanded with direction to enter verdict for Defense.
ALLSTATE FIREPROOFING V. ANGELINA GARCIA
4th District Court of Appeals Florida
Case No. 4D03 1243
Workers’ compensation immunity
Verdict – Defendant/Appellant with opinion
FROMETA V. ABC TRANSFER, INC., BERSAIN HERRERA AND JUAN JOSE BETANCOR
15th Judicial Circuit Palm Beach County
Case No. 50 2009 CA 002218 XXXX MB
Automobile accident with operated disc
Verdict – Defense
Plaintiff’s Demand. $999,000
THE ESTATE OF LARRY D. SMITH V. HART TRANSPORTATION, INC., ET AL
4th Judicial Circuit Duval County
Case No. 2004-CA-008434
Truck versus automobile rear end collision
Verdict – Plaintiff $31,000
Defendant found 25% liable
Defendant offered $100,000
Plaintiff Demand: $1,000,000
BONNIE KORPECK V. WHOLE FOODS MARKET GROUP, INC
15th judicial Circuit Palm Beach County
Case No. 50 2006 CA 008656XXXMB
Slip and fall with operated elbow
Verdict – Denfese
Plaintiff’s Demand: $285,000
RONALD SAWYER V. AMS STAFF LEASING
Duval County DOAH OJCC
Case No. 08 020579 SLR
Workers’ compensation claim
Verdict – Defense
ROLANDO QUEZADA V. AMS STAFF LESING, ET AL
Dade County DOAH OJCC
Case No. 07-01795SMS
Workers’ compensation claim
Verdict – Defense
RICARDO GONZALEZ V. CW TRUCKING, INC., PATRICK JONES, ET AL
4th Judicial Circuit Duval County
Case No. 17-2008-CA-009405-MA
Truck versus automobile claiming serious brain injury and orthopedic injuries
Defendant offered $300,000 to settle
Verdict – Plaintiff $75,000
Plaintiff’s Demand $1,000,000
YESHAYAHU & HANNA FOGEL V. ROYAL PLAZA INC., ET AL
15th Judicial Circuit Palm Beach County
Case No. 50 2008 CA 006577 XXXX MB
Shooting in convenience store alleging negligent discharge of a firearm and negligent security
Verdict – Defense Summary Judgment
RACHEL HARTLEY F/K/A RACHEL J. HENRIQUES V. WHOLE FOODS MARKET GROUP, INC.
11th Judicial Circuit Miami Dade County
Case No.: 2007-35820-CA-01 (24)
Product liability food poisoning
Verdict- Defense Summary Judgment
AMBLER V. PATCO
Citrus County
Case No.: 05-CA-4647/5-D10-394
Trucking accident
Injury: operated spine
Demand: $1m
Verdict: 25% for defendant (3 defendants); 75% for plaintiff
JESSICA LYNN MEYER V. JOHNSON & WOOD TRUCKING, INC.., ET AL
Marion County
Case No.: 07 256 CA G
Trucking accident
Injury: Paraplegic
Demand: $16m
Verdict: case settled in the second week within policy limits
TRAPPER V. WHOLE FOODS MARKET GROUP, INC.
Orange County
Case No.: 2010-CA-011092-0
Employment case
Injury: discrimination wrongful discharge
Demand: $150,000.00
Verdict: 0
DIAMOND C TRANSPORT, INC V. MCLAUGHLIN
Lake County
Case No.: 10-CA-004923
Breach of Contract
Demand: No demand
Verdict: Dismissed with Prejudice
SEELSI V. B & L SERVICE, INC. AND SAINTVAL
Broward County, FL,
Case No. CACE-10-012636
Injury: Auto negligence (common carrier)
Demand: $100,000.00
Verdict: $17,677.85
WEST V. B & L SERVICE, INC. AND MERCHAND
Broward County
Case No. CACE-10-027078
Injury: Auto Negligence (common carrier)
Demand:$100,000.00
Verdict: 0
BECKER V. VMG TRUCK AND MONISION PALLETS, INC
Polk County
Case No.: 53-2011 CA-1360
Trucking case (liability only)
Demand: $20m
Verdict: 20% Defendant; 30% Fabre Defendant and 50% co-defendant
GERALDINE MORGAN V. MICHAELS STORE, INC.
Palm Beach County
Case No.: 2012 CA 000136XXXXMB
Premise liability
Injury: Premises liability; trip and fall and breach of contract
Demand: $525,000.00
Verdict: 0
FERREIRO V. WEEKS
Miami-Dade County
Case No.: 12 8750 CA 23
Auto accident case
Injury: operated tibia with rod implant
Demand: $350,000.00
Verdict: 0
WITTY V. MEDLOCK AND NANCE
Broward County
Case No. 2012 06101 05
Auto accident case
Injury: spinal surgery
Demand: $1,200,000.00
Verdict: 0
OTONIEL MENDEZ V. ROSLYN KATZ TRACTION
Miami-Dade County
Case No.: 12-49521CA11
Auto accident case
Injury: Traumatic brain injury
Demand: $2.5m
Verdict: 0
VEGA V. LAGUIRRE AND B&L SERVICE, INC.
Broward County
Case No.: CACE 14-008291 2
Auto/bicycle accident case (common carrier)
Injury: operated wrist with plates and screws
Demand: $125,000.00
Verdict: 60% on Plaintiff and 40% on Defendant (result $32,141.85)
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY V. LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
9th Judicial Circuit Orange County
Case No. 08-CC13699-0
Liability carrier of taxi cab sedan is not subject to the reimbursement statute F.S. Section 627.7405 where result would be creation of coverage that did not exist
Verdict – Defense Summary Judgment granted on creation of coverage; denied on other grounds, appealed remanded with direction to enter verdict for Defense.
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY V. LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
9th Judicial Circuit Orange County
Case No. 2011-CV-000076-A-0
Taxi cab sedan is not a commercial motor vehicle and not subject to F.S. Section 627.7405 reimbursement statute
Verdict – Defendant/Appellant with opinion
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY V. TATA LIMO SERVICES, INC.
17th Judicial Circuit Broward County
Case No. CACE 13-018831(AP)
Taxi cab sedan is not a commercial motor vehicle and not subject to F.S. Section 627.7405 reimbursement statute
Verdict – Defendant/Appellant with opinion
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY V. TATA LIMO SERVICES, INC.
17th Judicial Circuit Broward County
Case No. COSO-12-000508(60)
Owner of sedan used as taxi cab is not subject to reimbursement statute F.S. 627.7405
Verdict – Defense via Summary Judgment
JONATHAN BARTLETT V. KALAIB JEAN JOURDAIN, B & L SERVICE, INC., et al.
17th Judicial Circuit Broward County
Case No. CACE-16-003763(09)
Plaintiff’s tort claims barred by shortened statute of limitations for insureds of insolvent insurers pursuant to F.S. Sections 95.11(5)(d) and 631.68
Verdict – Defense via Summary Judgment
DEON TAYLOR V. B & L SERVICE, INC.
17th Judicial Circuit Broward County
Case No. CACE-14-005957(18)
Vicarious liability claim against vehicle owner barred where claims against active tortfeasor driver were barred by shortened statute of limitations for claims against the estate of a decedent
Verdict – Defense via Summary Judgment
ALEX PONCE V. LEVASSE DUMELLE
11th Judicial Circuit Miami-Dade County
Case No. 13-25286 CA 06
Case dismissed by the Court for fraud
Verdict – Defense Motion to Dismiss for Fraud on the Court granted
MANUEL DOMINGUEZ V. JUAN M. VAZQUEZ
11th Judicial Circuit Miami-Dade County
Case No. 2014-020727 CA 01
Plaintiff agreed to dismiss case with prejudice at hearing on motion to dismiss for fraud
Verdict – Defense
TERRI HUDSON V. B & L SERVICE, INC.
17th Judicial Circuit Broward County
Case No. CACE-16-006697
Plaintiff agreed to dismiss case with prejudice in light of motion to dismiss for fraud
Verdict – Defense
JONATHAN BARTLETT V. KALAIB JEAN JOURDAIN, B & L SERVICE, INC., ET AL.
17th Judicial Circuit Broward County
Case No. CACE-16-003763(09)
Plaintiff’s tort claims barred by shortened statute of limitations for insureds of insolvent insurers pursuant to F.S. Sections 95.11(5)(d) and 631.68
Verdict – Defense via Summary Judgment
KARLA FORTUNY V. MICHAEL GRIFFIN AND RISCHIE BHANGU
11th Judicial Circuit Miami-Dade County
Case No. 2015-10633-CA-01
Vicarious liability against motor vehicle owner for automobile negligence
Verdict – Defense Summary Judgment granted due to shopkeeper’s exception.