What should be included in a lawsuit notice in Florida?
What should be included in a lawsuit notice in Florida?
Fla. Stat. § 48.23 (1) (a). The notice must include: the parties’ names; the date of the institution of the lawsuit, the date of the clerk’s electronic receipt or the case number of the lawsuit; the name of the court in which the lawsuit is pending; a description of the property; and a statement of the relief sought.
Are there any federal court cases in Florida?
Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates, LLC et al Orso v. Disner et al 34th Street Super Market et al v. United States of America Orso v. Disner et al Lang v. Commissioner of Social Security KOCHENDERFER v. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA et al HARPER v.
Where is the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure?
It is located at the corner of the Florida Probate Code and the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure — each a busy thoroughfare in its own right. Only the most alert lawyers are likely to traverse this crossing safely.
Are there any cases with Justia dockets in Florida?
Orso v. Disner et al 34th Street Super Market et al v. United States of America Orso v. Disner et al Lang v. Commissioner of Social Security KOCHENDERFER v. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA et al HARPER v. ALLSTATE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY LEMUS et al v. LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
How does a civil lawsuit work in Florida?
Below is some general guidance in what you can expect in Florida’s civil litigation process: The party initiating the lawsuit (the Plaintiff) begins the process by filing a Complaint and a Summons. The Complaint sets forth the claims by the Plaintiff against the party being sued (the Defendant).
Who is protected by the False Claims Act in Florida?
The Florida False Claims Act protects employee whistleblowers. Any employee who is “discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened, harassed, or in any other manner discriminated against” under lawful circumstances is protected under Florida FCA via Florida Statute 112.3187 known as the Florida Whistle-blower Protection Act.
Can a state employee file a lawsuit under the Florida FCA?
Current State employees are not allowed to bring lawsuits under the Florida FCA. They can not use information they learned while working for the State to bring a case. However, State of Florida employees are not barred from bringing a Federal Case. Where do you file cases under the Florida FCA?
What are the penalties for false claims in Florida?
Penalties for defendants are trebled (3 times) the amount of damages to the Government. Fines range between $5000-$21,563 per violation. Plaintiffs who file a lawsuit properly and first can expect 15%-30% of the recovered funds. The success of the Federal False Claims Act lead the State of Florida to enacted its own version in 1994.