- The Gold Club at Bridgewater, L.L.C. v. Whitney Bank, No. 8:12-cv-01604-EAK, 2013 WL 1193182 (M.D. Fla. March 22, 2013). The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, sitting in an appellate capacity, affirmed the decision of the bankruptcy court compelling the sale of the debtor’s property in accordance with bankruptcy plan.
- Holder Constr. Co., et al. v. Estate of Pitts, No S12G0527 (Ga. Nov. 27, 2012). Reversed ruling by court of appeals that deceased worker on airport construction project was a third party beneficiary of insurance provisions in contracts between owner, construction manager and subcontractor.
- Longboat Key v. Islandside Property Owners Coalition, LLC, 2012-4-90 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012). Denying petition for second-tier certiorari review of order quashing municipal order granting land use application.
- Health First, Inc. v. Hynes, 2012 WL 3044255 (Fla. 5th DCA July 27, 2012). Reversed order sanctioning appellants for attempting a fraud on the court, holding facts were unclear and that evidentiary hearing should be held.
- Butler v. Whitney National Bank, N.A., et al., 2012 WL 1421741 (Fla. App. 2 Dist.). Affirmed judgment for bank on claims wrongfully failed to honor power of attorney and awarding attorneys fees, including fees for litigating amount of fees.
- Carlton Fields, P. A. and Gary W. Pollack, Petitioners/Appellants v. Edward J. Locascio and In Re: Estate of Silvia M. Locascio, Respondents/Appellees, --- So.3d ----, 2012 WL 716134. Successfully challenged through a petition for writ of prohibition an order from the probate court that attempted to extend its power beyond jurisdictional boundaries when it announced an intent to equitably distribute assets that were not part of the probate estate.
- CH2M HILL, Inc. v. Astaldi Construction, 2012 WL 131473 (Fla.App. 4 Dist.). Affirmed jury verdict for general contractor against construction program manager.
- Astrotel, Inc., v. Verizon Florida, 2012 WL 209146 (Fla.App. 2 Dist.). Affirmed arbitration award on telecommunication interconnection agreement.
- Office Depot, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, 734 F. Supp. 2d 1304 (S.D. Fla. 2010), aff’d 2011 WL 4840951 (11th Cir. Oct. 13, 2011). Summary judgment in favor of insurer on insured’s claims of over $24 million in investigation costs of possible security laws violations.
- In Re: Estate of Silvia Locascio; Edward S. Locascio v. Estate of Silvia Locascio, and Edward J. Locascio, 858 So. 2d 326 (Fla. 3d DCA 2011). Reversing grant of equitable subrogation over attorneys' fees lien.
- Festival Fun Parks, LLC, d/b/a Boomers Fun Park – Boca Raton, v. Michael J. Livingston, 65 So. 3d 1062 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011). Affirming jury verdict in personal injury case where claim was asserted that fraudulent evidence was adduced at trial.
- S&B/Bibb Hines PB 3 Joint Venture v. Progress Energy Fla., Inc., No. 09-12150 (11th Cir. Feb. 11, 2010). Affirmed dismissal with prejudice of claims against general contractor for additional compensation due to unexpected construction costs.
- Harper Mechanical, LLC v. Hunt Const. Group, Inc., 23 So. 3d 772 (Fla. 5th DCA 2009). Affirmed grant of summary judgment for general contractor on claim for additional compensation for construction work despite release of claims.
- Coleman (Parent) Holdings, Inc. v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., 20 So. 3d 952 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009). Affirmed denial of Rule 1.540 motion to set aside judgment for Morgan Stanley mandated by prior decision that reversed $1.58 billion judgment for securities fraud.
- Carey v. Rocke, 18 So. 3d 1266 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009). Affirmance of determination of undue influence by lawyers upon testator and reversal/remand to determine how estate would pass.
- Keith v. ManorCare, Inc., No. 28,008 (N.M. Ct. App. 2009). Reversal of a $53.2 million wrongful death judgment based on erroneous summary judgment determining parent company was employer of nursing home staff and allowing punitive damages against parent.
- Warner, M. v. Columbia/JFK Medical Center, 305 Fed. Appx. 610, 2008 WL 5411475 (C.A. 11 2008). Affirmed verdict in doctor's discrimination case and rejected argument regarding jury instructions.
- Morgan Stanley & Co. v. Coleman Holdings, Inc., 955 So. 2d 1124 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007). Reversal of jury verdict of $1.58 billion in securities fraud case because damages proof was legally insufficient.
- Bland v. Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America, 927 So. 2d 252 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). Affirmed order compelling arbitration under nursing home arbitration agreement with limitations on statutory remedies.
- RTM Media, L.P. v. Hillsborough County, Florida, Clear Channel Outdoor, 926 So. 2d 1284 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). Affirmed dismissal of antitrust claim regarding county ordinance on billboards.
- Werneck v. Worrall, 918 So. 2d 383 (Fla. 5th DCA 2006). Reversal of jury verdict in wrongful death case, based on improper opening statements and closing arguments.
- Transamerica Leasing, Inc. v. Institute of London Underwriters, 430 F.3d 1326 (11th Cir. 2005). Reversal of jury verdict regarding damages under English maritime insurance policy.
- General Motors Corp. v. Porritt, 891 So. 2d 1056 (Fla. 2d DCA 2004). Reversed product liability action involving expert witness issues.
- FLA Orthopedics, Inc. v. American Ins. Co., 896 So. 2d 1 (Fla. 3d DCA 2004). Affirmed dismissal of claim against insurer for negligent supplying of information.
- Access Now, Inc. v. Southwest Airlines Co., 385 F.3d 1324 (11th Cir. 2004). Affirmed dismissal of action under Americans With Disabilities Act involving access to website.
- Edward Brochu v. City of Rivera Beach, 304 F.3d 1144 (11th Cir. 2002). Reversed jury verdict in Section 1983 employment retaliation case and remanded for judgment in favor of employer.
- Humana Health Ins. Co. of Fla., Inc. v. Chipps, 802 So. 2d 492 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001). Reversed jury verdict in case involving default liability for punitive damages due to discovery sanctions.
- Columbia/JFK Medical Center, Inc. v. Spunberg, 784 So. 2d 541 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001). Reversed verdict in suit alleging breach of medical staff bylaws and tortious interference.
- Rosario Donato v. American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 767 So. 2d 1146 (Fla. 2000). Affirmed dismissal of claim under Florida’s statute prohibiting discrimination based on marital status.
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