The Second DCA affirmed a civil restitution lien of over $547,000 imposed on a prisoner’s civil rights settlement, holding that the sentencing court’s continuing jurisdiction under section 960.292(2) is not subject to the four-year statute of limitations.
The Fifth DCA held that a non-party member of the public has standing under the Florida Constitution to challenge the sealing of judicial records in a residential eviction action, quashing orders that sealed an entire court file.
The Fifth DCA reversed summary judgment in a slip-and-fall case, holding that a commercial landlord who retained exclusive authority to access the roof owed a duty of reasonable care to investigate a reported leak, even though the lease assigned vent maintenance to the tenant.
The Fourth Department affirms a judgment dismissing an Article 78 petition challenging parole revocation, rejecting the petitioner’s procedural objections to the Board’s determination.
In a significant opinion interpreting Family Court Act article 8, the Fourth Department holds that an attorney for the child has authority to file a family offense petition on behalf of a child against a nonparent, broadening access to protective relief for children.
The Fourth Department disbars an attorney who was convicted of two federal felonies, finding the aggravating factors including use of legal skills in furtherance of criminal conduct far outweigh mitigating factors.
The Fourth Department affirms County Court’s acceptance of a grand jury report under CPL 190.85 recommending the removal of a City Court Judge for misconduct in office, rejecting challenges to the grand jury proceedings.
The Fourth Department affirms a discovery order directing disclosure of certain records in a motor vehicle injury case while declining to extend an IME examination or compel Medicaid billing records.
The Fourth Department affirms denial of defendants’ motion to bifurcate liability and damages in a motor vehicle accident case, finding the trial court properly exercised its discretion.
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a parental-termination case for lack of jurisdiction after the trial court failed to enter a written extension order before the Family Code’s automatic-dismissal deadline.