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Jeffrey Rubin, a partner, and Glory Robinson, an associate, in the West Palm Beach office prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment for a beekeeper in a case where a plaintiff was stung by a bee on his property. The court dismissed the claims, holding that the client was fully protected by the statutory immunity provided under the Florida Right to Farm Act.

Partner Michael Kast, and associate, Aaron Zeilberger, of our firm’s Orlando office, secured a favorable defense result in a premises liability case involving a slip and fall at a grocery store, where there were no posted signs. Although the plaintiff alleged that a wet floor aggravated several prior injuries and required multiple surgeries, the defense vigorously contested causation and the extent of the new injuries. While the plaintiff’s counsel requested over $883,000 during closing arguments, the jury returned a gross verdict of only $250,000. After accounting for a 10% comparative negligence finding, the net verdict was reduced to $225,000. This outcome represented a significant victory, as the final award was nearly $200,000 less than the plaintiff's lowest mid-trial demand.

Hollywood Partners, Lauren McEndree and Joshua Nathanson, secured a favorable verdict at trial in Miami-Dade County in a property damage case. The defendant admitted liability but argued that the plaintiffs failed to mitigate their damages by allowing the unit to rot for years, causing mold to spread from one room to the entire three-bedroom unit. Plaintiffs asked for $400,000, and after two hours, the jury awarded $67,500 and determined they were 40% comparatively negligent, resulting in a final award of $40,500.

Miles McGrane, IV, a Partner in our Hollywood office recently obtained a directed verdict in a negligent security case in Orange County, Florida. The case went to trial 4 months after being transferred to our firm.  At trial, Plaintiff failed to prove his case which allowed us to obtain a directed verdict.  

Aaron B. Zeilberger, an associate based in the Orlando office, successfully represented a family-owned supermarket in securing a motion to dismiss a slip-and-fall case on the basis of fraud. The Plaintiff alleged significant lower back injuries from a 2019 fall requiring surgery. During her deposition, she repeatedly claimed she "could not recall" any history of prior lower back pain or treatment beyond a single 2008 incident. However, the Defense submitted irrefutable medical records that proved the plaintiff had a long and extensive history of severe lower back treatment in the years leading up to the incident. The Court determined that dismissal was warranted because the Defense successfully demonstrated, by clear and convincing evidence, that the Plaintiff engaged in a pattern of fraudulent conduct during the discovery process.