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Florida Appeals Court Reinforces Employer Liability Under Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine Despite Use Restrictions

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A recent decision from Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal clarifies the scope of Florida’s “dangerous instrumentality” doctrine, reminding employers that having company vehicle policies alone may not be enough to avoid...more

Carlton Fields

Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of June 23 - 27, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Zayas - currency transaction report, filing - Cunningham v. Cobb - § 1983, qualified immunity...more

Carlton Fields

Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of June 16 - 20, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Hicks v. Middleton - vicarious liability, employment, course and scope - UHS v. Sec’y of Labor - OSHA, workplace violence, employer - JF v. Carnival - negligence, cruise,...more

Marshall Dennehey

Florida Court Holds Uber is Not Vicariously Liable for Driver’s Negligence in Fatal Accident

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Campo v. Uber Technologies, Inc., 2025 WL 15388 (Fla. 3d DCA 2025) - Florida’s Third District Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for Uber Technologies, Inc. and affiliated defendants (collectively Uber), holding Uber...more

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