542 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 11 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · see the citation graph · browse and sort
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Del. Super. Ct.·
2024-05-29
The court found that Michael Blum breached the Separation Agreement by making disparaging statements about Feenix and its affiliates in a letter sent to Atalaya, and by disclosing confidential information about a new financing arrangement. However, Feenix largely failed to prove
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Fla. 4th DCA·
2024-04-24
Palm Beach County appeals a jury verdict finding sex discrimination against Sharon Wilson, a firefighter/paramedic recruit. The court affirmed the underlying judgment and Wilson's cross-appeal but reversed the trial court's imposition of a $150 daily fine sanction for failure to
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S.D. Fla.·
2024-04-16
Cardinal Point, LLC and its members sold their healthcare reinsurance distribution business to EPIC Holdings in 2019 under an Asset Purchase Agreement with an earnout structure, but the business significantly underperformed projections and EPIC stopped operations and terminated t
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M.D. Fla.·
2024-03-29
The court granted in part and denied in part the motion to exclude expert testimony, finding that damages related to former branch managers' loan volume and the Paramus branch closure were speculative and unsupported, but allowing the future lost profits claim to proceed if evide
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M.D. Fla.·
2024-03-05
The court held that a fair market value damages model is legally unavailable in this case because it improperly includes the value of departing employees who were free to leave and compete, and thus granted partial summary judgment against its use and precluded expert testimony o
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-12-11
Cardinal Point, LLC and its members sold their healthcare reinsurance business to EPIC through an Asset Purchase Agreement that tied the purchase price to future performance over four years, with the members also entering into employment agreements with EPIC. The members sued EPI
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Del. Ch.·
2023-09-05
The Court affirmed its prior finding that Takeda breached its supply agreement with AbbVie and proceeded to determine the quantum of damages. The Court adopted AbbVie's damages estimation methodology, finding it capable of producing a reliable, non-speculative estimate. While mos
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-08-08
Dennis Scott sued Paychex Insurance Agency based on an insurance certificate of insurance (COI) that Paychex allegedly issued to general contractor James Jones despite knowing that the underlying workers' compensation policy would be cancelled before the stated expiration date, l
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-07-27
The court held that the plaintiff failed to adequately plead Article III standing, lacking subject matter jurisdiction to adjudicate the claims.
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387 So. 3d 336·
Fla. 3d DCA·
2023-07-26
The appellate court reversed a trial court's decision to grant a directed verdict, reinstating a jury's verdict in favor of Shoma. The court found that Shoma had presented sufficient evidence to support a direct claim for breach of contract under Delaware law, as the harm suffere
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-03-07
The court held that Shady Hills' supplemental expert report on lost profits was untimely and improperly presented a new theory of damages, violating Rule 26 and exceeding the contractual limitations previously established by the court.
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S.D. Fla.·
2022-12-27
The court held that the statute of limitations for legal malpractice claims did not begin to run until the plaintiff settled the underlying litigation, applying the finality accrual rule.
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-11-30
The court held that the defendant failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the amount in controversy exceeded $75,000, thus the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-08-18
The court held that the defendant failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the amount in controversy exceeded the $75,000 jurisdictional threshold, thus granting the plaintiff's motion to remand.
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S.D. Fla.·
2022-02-03
The court granted GM's motion for partial summary judgment on Napleton's claim for lost profit damages, finding the claim too speculative under Florida law.
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M.D. Fla.·
2021-10-29
The court held that the defendant failed to establish the amount in controversy exceeded $75,000, requiring remand to state court for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2021-10-26
The court denied the defendants' motion in limine to exclude evidence of speculative damages, finding the issue premature for determination before trial.
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M.D. Fla.·
2021-09-24
The court held that the defendant failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the amount in controversy exceeded the $75,000 jurisdictional threshold, thus the motion to remand is granted.
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M.D. Fla.·
2021-07-28
The court held that the defendants failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the amount in controversy exceeded $75,000, thus the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2021-06-04
The court held that the defendant failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the amount in controversy exceeded $75,000, thus the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction.
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S.D. Fla.·
2021-04-08
The court held that the plaintiffs' complaint failed to state a claim for tortious interference with a business relationship because a potential lawsuit is not a business relationship and damages based on speculation are not recoverable.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-12-17
The court held that the defendant failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the amount in controversy exceeded $75,000, thus the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction.
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S.D. Fla.·
2020-10-29
The court held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because the amount in controversy did not meet the $75,000 threshold, and therefore remanded the case to state court.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-09-17
The court held that the defendant failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the amount in controversy exceeded $75,000, thus the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-09-04
The court held that the defendant failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the amount in controversy exceeded $75,000, thus the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2019-11-08
The court held that the defendant failed to meet its burden of proving the amount in controversy exceeded the jurisdictional minimum, requiring remand.
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S.D. Fla.·
2019-10-07
The court held that genuine disputes of material fact precluded summary judgment on all counts for which summary judgment was sought.
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Del. Ch.·
2018-11-26
The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the seller (Latisys) did not breach the stock purchase agreement (SPA) by failing to disclose that certain customers intended not to renew their contracts. The court found the relevant contractual provision amb
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Del. Super. Ct.·
2017-05-23
The Delaware Superior Court denied in part and granted in part motions for summary judgment in a legal malpractice action. The court found that claims against one attorney, Mr. Arban, were dismissed due to lack of expert testimony and minimal involvement. Claims regarding damages
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Del.·
2015-12-23
The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Chancery's award of $113 million in expectation damages to PharmAthene, Inc. The Court held that the law of the case doctrine did not prevent the Court of Chancery from reconsidering its prior ruling that expectation damages were t
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310 F.R.D. 542·
S.D. Fla.·
2015-10-07
The court denied Humana's motion to unseal the defendant's ex parte motion for a Rule 17 subpoena and denied Humana's motion to quash the subpoena, finding the revised request reasonable and oppressive.
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166 So. 3d 861·
Fla. 4th DCA·
2015-05-20
In this landlord-tenant dispute, a Florida appellate court affirmed the trial court's finding that the landlord breached the lease by failing to provide code-compliant fire egress, excusing the tenant from performance obligations. The court affirmed the denial of lost business va
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190 So. 3d 109·
Fla. 4th DCA·
2015-04-08
A legal malpractice claim is premature and damages are speculative if the underlying litigation has not yet concluded with a judgment.
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Del. Ch.·
2014-04-29
The Court of Chancery dismissed the plaintiffs' complaint without prejudice, finding that their claims for declaratory judgment, breach of contract, and tortious interference were not ripe for adjudication. The court reasoned that the challenged amendments to the insurance polici
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123 So. 3d 155·
Fla. 1st DCA·
2013-10-18
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188 So. 3d 852·
Fla. 2d DCA·
2013-06-21
State Farm appeals a judgment awarding future medical damages to a disabled adult injured in a bicycle accident, arguing the trial court erred by excluding evidence that the plaintiff's future medical expenses could be reduced under Medicare reimbursement rates. The court holds t
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Del. Super. Ct.·
2012-03-27
The appellate court affirmed the trial court's finding that Freedom Mortgage Corporation breached the Letter Agreement by repudiating the contract. The court found the Letter Agreement to be an enforceable contract requiring good faith negotiation, and Freedom's July 22, 2009 ema
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Del. C.P.·
2011-07-29
The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment in favor of the plaintiff, holding that the plaintiff was the lawful owner and entitled to possession of the irrigation equipment. The court found that the defendants failed to prove their defenses, including an agreement to
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456 B.R. 545·
M.D. Fla.·
2011-07-27
The bankruptcy court erred in classifying the Partnership's state law claims as 'core' proceedings and in its interpretation of the governing documents regarding responsibility for common element repairs.
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Del. Ch.·
2010-11-23
The Court denied SIGA's motion for partial summary judgment, finding that genuine issues of material fact exist regarding whether the parties entered into a binding licensing agreement. The Court also found it premature to grant summary judgment on the issue of expectation damage
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Del. Super. Ct.·
2009-11-23
The appellate court reversed the trial court's judgment, holding that the trial court erred by awarding damages on the theories of promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment, as these claims were never properly raised by the plaintiffs and the defendant was denied due process. The
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953 So. 2d 582·
Fla. 4th DCA·
2007-02-28
Lawrence Maestri and his companies appealed a judgment in favor of landlord Florida Sunrise in a multi-party dispute involving lease space disputes and business operations. The court affirmed liability findings but reversed and remanded the damages award to recalculate remittitur
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937 So. 2d 703·
Fla. 4th DCA·
2006-08-16
In an eminent domain proceeding, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a $2.5 million business damages award to Target Corporation, finding that Target improperly introduced evidence of speculative future expansion plans that were never submitted for approval and f
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931 So. 2d 169·
Fla. 5th DCA·
2006-05-12
Elias and Dahlia Morales appealed the dismissal of their legal malpractice claim against attorney Leticia Marques. The court affirmed the dismissal, holding that a legal malpractice action cannot accrue until the underlying claim is concluded with an adverse outcome, and remanded
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909 So. 2d 926·
Fla. 4th DCA·
2005-08-03
The court held that the trial court properly limited damages to out-of-pocket expenses because the plaintiff failed to provide reasonably certain evidence of benefit-of-the-bargain damages. The evidence was also sufficient to create a jury issue on liability.
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Del. Ch.·
2004-05-28
The Court of Chancery has jurisdiction over a breach of contract claim seeking specific performance when the plaintiff demonstrates that there is no adequate remedy at law due to the unique nature of the contract and the speculative nature of calculating damages. Summary judgment
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214 F. Supp. 2d 1354·
S.D. Fla.·
2002-08-12
A principal must compensate an agent for reasonable expenses incurred in good faith when the principal's actions prevent the agent from recouping those costs, even if the contract is terminable at will or industry custom suggests otherwise.
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Del. Ch.·
2002-05-07
The court affirmed the Master's finding that the defendant must account to the partnership for $5,243, representing excess draws retained by the defendant, after allowing offsets for payments made by the defendant to satisfy partnership debts. The court denied the defendant's exc
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Del. Super. Ct.·
2002-02-28
The court granted Ford's motion to dismiss, finding that the plaintiffs' claims were barred by the statute of limitations and that they failed to adequately plead damages. The court held that negligence claims were time-barred as the alleged defect was not inherently unknowable a
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811 So. 2d 702·
Fla. 5th DCA·
2002-02-08
The Merceds appealed summary judgment in a medical malpractice case against Dr. Qazi and his radiological practice for failing to detect kidney cancer for thirteen months. The court affirmed summary judgment on certain damages claims but reversed on others, finding that emotional