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Chandler Black and Amy Klotz prevailed on a motion to dismiss for fraud on the court in a premises liability action. Based on records from medical providers, which the plaintiff failed to disclose, Chandler and Amy showed that the plaintiff provided false interrogatory responses and deposition testimony regarding her alleged injuries. The plaintiff argued that she inadvertently failed to disclose prior complaints of pain in an area of her body she claimed sustained injury in the accident due to her age (70). She also took positions inconsistent with  information contained in the medical records. Chandler and Amy pointed out that, in her deposition, the plaintiff provided detailed information regarding medical treatment unrelated to her claim but failed to disclose any pertinent medical treatment. 

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.