Explore 21 sovereign immunity court cases in Florida. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Sovereign Immunity Opinions in Florida (21)
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Homeowner's Claims Against Construction and Insurance Companies
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-04-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Allan Comrie v. Hubbard Construction Company, the Lane Construction Corporation, Florida Department of Transportation, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, and Homeowners Choice Property and Casua...
Warrantless vehicle search evidence suppressed due to lack of probable cause
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-04-01 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100
Sanderson v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 1, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to deny a motion...
DCF Employee and Agency Shielded by Sovereign and Qualified Immunity
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Majka v. Department of Children and Families and Brandon Cullum, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Majka, sued the Depa...
County statements about doctor protected by qualified immunity
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Miami-Dade County v. Dr. David Fintan Garavan, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision...
Sovereign Immunity Shields FWC from Negligence Claim Over Boat Ramp Injury
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Long v. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Long, sued the Florida Fis...
State Not Liable for Inmate Harm Without Specific Foreseeability
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Marchant v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the state for alleged negligence ...
State immune from liability for pothole-related vehicle damage
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Bogan v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bogan, sued the State of Florida alleging that the state's...
State immune from liability for park injury due to sovereign immunity
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Diaz v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Diaz, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligence in f...
Private hospice not entitled to sovereign immunity
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-13 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100
SIBEL EDMONDS, Individually and on Behalf of E. E., a Minor, and as Personal Representative of the Estate of LEWIS EDMONDS v. AVOW HOSPICE, INC., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 1...
School district not immune from liability for student injury on field trip
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-13 · Remanded · Impact: 65/100
The School District of Osceola County, FL and Davies Claims North America, Inc. v. Warren A. Noyes, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 13, 2026, resulted in a remanded outcome. This ...
State Sovereign Immunity Shields Florida from Pothole Negligence Claim
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Gaffney v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gaffney, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligenc...
Appellate Court Affirms State's Sovereign Immunity in Roadway Negligence Case
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-11 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
LaPlant v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, LaPlant, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligenc...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for State in Road Negligence Case
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-06 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Hinkelman v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Hinkelman, sued the State of Florida for alleged neglig...
State Not Liable for Road Defect Causing Accident
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-03-06 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
LaPlant v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, LaPlant, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligence...
State Sovereign Immunity Shields Florida from Road Negligence Claim
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-02-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Housley v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Housley, sued the State of Florida for alleged neglig...
State Not Liable for Inmate's Medical Care Claims
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-02-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Richardson v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Richardson, sued the State of Florida, alleging th...
Appellate Court Upholds Suppression of Evidence from Warrantless Vehicle Search
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-02-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Morse v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to suppress evid...
Foster Care Agencies Immune from Negligence Claims for Child Abuse
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-02-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100
D.L. v. Community Based Care of Brevard, Inc., D/B/A Brevard Family Partnership, the Devereaux Foundation, Inc., D/B/A Devereaux Florida and Barbara Jones, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal ...
State Not Liable for Inmate "Shakedown" Injuries
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-02-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Gay v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, a former inmate, sued the State of Florida for alleged ne...
Florida conviction reversed due to illegal traffic stop
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-02-06 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100
Diaz v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 6, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Diaz, sued the State of Florida alleging that his arrest ...
Towing company wins compensation for seized vehicle storage
Florida District Court of Appeal · 2026-02-05 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 60/100
Beezy Towing, Transport & Recovery, LLC v. Kyle Horton and Brittney Horton, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 5, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute invol...