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Punitive Damages Florida

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Florida Courts of Appeal Scrutinizing Punitive Damages Claims

It is not uncommon for a product liability plaintiff to base a claim for punitive damages on little more than the same allegations that undergird a strict liability or negligence claim, while adding that the defendant knew...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Wrongful Death Claims in Florida: A Guide to What You Need to Know

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct is one of the most devastating experiences anyone can endure. In Florida, the law provides a pathway for families to seek justice and financial compensation...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

How to File a Product Liability Claim for Defective Car Parts in Florida

When a defective car part causes an accident or injury, the consequences can be devastating. If you or a loved one have suffered due to a faulty automobile part(s), you may have the right to file a product liability claim to...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Florida Motorcycle Accident Victim’s Guide to Legal Compensation

Motorcycle accidents in Florida often result in severe injuries due to the lack of protection riders have compared to other motorists. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, understanding your rights...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Punitive Damages 2023: The Statute Means What It Says

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Cases in which plaintiffs advance a claim for imposition of punitive damages are among the most likely to keep a defense lawyer up at night. Several recent cases from Florida district courts of appeal have reinforced the...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Calculating Damages In Florida Wrongful Death Cases

The loss of a family member is one of the most devastating events that anyone can go through. While financial compensation cannot make the pain of loss go away, it can prevent your situation from getting worse due to the...more

Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph

Florida Litigation Update: Third DCA Clarifies When Joint Proposals for Settlement Are Ambiguous and Addresses the Interplay...

Florida litigators are well aware of the power of a properly used proposal for settlement and the potentially devastating consequences of rejecting such a proposal. Such proposals are powerful tools designed to facilitate...more

Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph

Florida Appellate Practice Update: Florida Supreme Court amends 9.130 to provide for interlocutory appeals of orders granting or...

On January 6, 2022, the Florida Supreme Court started the new year off with a bang, to wit: the Court amended Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130 to allow for appeals of nonfinal orders granting or denying motions to...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Punitive Damages – Always Require Culpability

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I previously blogged on the standard for punitive damages in Florida. To be entitled to an award of punitive damages, a plaintiff must show that the defendant’s conduct rises to a high level of culpability. But what if a...more

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Establishing Entitlement to Punitive Damages: The Not So Puny Standard

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Punitive damages may be awarded in civil actions as a form of punishment to deter others from engaging in conduct similar to the defendant. Punitive damages are only available for certain claims, such as intentional torts,...more

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