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Florida's Medical Malpractice Limits Do Not Violate U.S. Constitution

Jeffrey Kuntz
May 27, 2011 18:52

In Estate of Michelle Evette McCall v. USA (09-16375), the Eleventh Circuit released a published opinion addressing the constitutionality of the limits in Florida on noneconomic medical malpractice damages. The Court held the limit on noneconomic damages is constitutional under...

Case Can Be Procedurally Ready For Trial Years Before It Is Actually Ready For Trial

Jeffrey Kuntz
February 23, 2011 22:11

In Parkinson v. Kia Motors Corp. (5D10-3716), the Fifth District denied a petition for writ of mandamus that was seeking to force a circuit court judge to move forward with a trial. The court discussed the difference between a case being procedurally ready for trial pursuant to Rule 1.440,...

Exodus Continues at Yoss.

Jonathan S. Schwartz
January 25, 2011 12:23

The slow yet steady drumbeat of departures continues at Adorno & Yoss, according to the ever intrepid Julie Kay:Neil Linden, head of business litigation at Yoss LLP, is moving to GrayRobinson's Miami office and bringing two lawyers with him.The nine-year veteran of Yoss, formerly Adorno &...

Fourth District On Invited Error And Jurisdiction To Review Rehearing Orders

Jeffrey Kuntz
December 11, 2010 22:08

In Rodrigo v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (4D10-1787), the Fourth District affirmed the trial court's decision in part and dismissed the appeal in part for lack of jurisdiction.  The court stated that "Appellant appeals a non-final order granting her motion to restore possession of her home...

Order Requiring Production Of Software Source Code Quashed

Jeffrey Kuntz
December 08, 2010 17:13

In Revello Medical Management, Inc. v. Med-Data Infotech USA, Inc. (2D10-534), the Second District granted a petition for certiorari and quashed a trial court order requiring the production of software source code.  The court described the facts as follows:In simple terms, Med-Data claims...