Browse 21 statutory interpretation cases decided by Florida District Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Landlord's improper notice invalidates eviction
Wayne C. Rickert D/B/A Crystal Lake Village v. Karen Valencia and Unknown Party in Possession, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The a...
DCF Records Expungement Denied: No Abuse of Discretion Found
M. W. v. Department of Children and Families, Statewide, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, M. W., sought to compel the ...
Alimony Award Reversed for Failure to Consider Statutory Factors
Hanson v. Hanson, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The appellate court reviewed a final judgment of dissolution of marriage. The primary disp...
Utility lien invalid due to lack of statutory notice to new property owner
City of Gainesville, Florida D/B/A Gainesville Regional Utilities v. Parkwood Alachua Land Investments, Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win ...
Massage Therapist License Denial Upheld Due to Lack of Substantial Compliance
Fred Blaine Noble Searcy, L.M.T. v. State of Florida, Department of Health, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Fred Blai...
DCF must expunge records if statutory criteria are met
D. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, D., sought to compel the Department of Chi...
Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law Upheld Against Due Process Challenge
Shaw v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Shaw, sued the State of Florida, alleging that the state's ...
Florida Statute on Brothels Upheld Against Vagueness Challenge
Bradwell v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Bradwell, challenged her conviction for "keeping a hous...
FIGA liable for judgment against insolvent insurer
Florida Insurance Guaranty Association v. Steve Cadet, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (F...
Zillow Not a 'Listing Service' Under Florida Law, Court Rules
State of Florida, Ex Rel., Chertok v. Zillow, Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The State of Florida, through its Attorney Gener...
Mortgage collection letters did not violate Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act
Bowden, Bowden v. Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's order d...
City's noise ordinance claim against hotel management fails on appeal
City of Tampa, Florida v. Liberty Hospitality Management, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The City of Tampa appealed a trial cou...
Contract Requires Payment of Purse Supplement
Florida Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association, Inc. v. PPI, INC., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 5, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on w...
Condo association notice rule invalid; electronic notice allowed
Boca View Condominium Association, Inc. v. Department of Business and Professional Regulation, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 4, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The pl...
Stun gun qualifies as a deadly weapon in Florida aggravated assault conviction.
Timothy B. Cookston v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a conviction for aggravated...
Employer's failure to provide timely notice bars workers' compensation benefits.
Publix Super Markets, Inc., Normandy Insurance Company v. Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers Compensation, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted...
Appellate Court Affirms Prisoner's Right to Time Served Credit
Florida Commission on Offender Review v. Johnson, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 18, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Florida Commission on Offender Review (FCOR...
Teacher not liable for failing to report student-on-student abuse
Edward Williams v. Lindsay Lawrence, Individually, and O/B/O S.W., a Child, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court r...
Landlord's failure to provide tenant rights notice invalidates no-cause eviction
Platinum Palm Beach Holdings LLC v. John McGowan, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 12, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a "no-cause" ...
Appellate court affirms mandamus for risk protection hearing
Florida Commission on Offender Review v. Clarke, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 11, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Florida Commission on Offender Review (FCOR)...
Medical Marijuana License Denial Upheld on Vertical Integration Interpretation
EXSPO Retail, LLC D/B/A Chronic Guru v. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plai...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 21 statutory interpretation cases from Florida District Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 13, Mixed: 1, Plaintiff Win: 7.
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