Arin O’Donnell v. O’Donnell Family — Fifth DCA Affirms Circuit Court Decision

Case
Arin P. O’Donnell v. Brian T. O’Donnell, Robert S. O’Donnell, Nancy L. O’Donnell, Donna M. O’Donnell, and Lori J. Vaughn
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
PER CURIAM
Date Decided
July 14, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-1644 (Circuit Court LT Case No. 2017-CA-001013)
Topics
Appeal, Affirmance, Landlord-Tenant Law
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Arin P. O’Donnell appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Hernando County, which was presided over by Judge Donald Eugene Scaglione. The litigation originated as a landlord-tenant matter in the trial court. O’Donnell, appearing pro se, challenged the lower court’s judgment against multiple defendants including family members Brian T., Robert S., Nancy L., and Donna M. O’Donnell, as well as Lori J. Vaughn.

The Court’s Holding

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in its entirety. The appellate panel, consisting of Judges Boatwright, Kilbane, and MacIver, found no reversible error warranting modification or reversal of the lower court’s judgment.

Key Takeaways

  • The appellate court upheld the trial court’s disposition without requiring remand or reconsideration.
  • The decision is not final pending any timely motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.

Why It Matters

This affirmance resolves the appellate challenge and allows the circuit court’s judgment to stand, concluding this phase of the litigation for the parties involved.

✉️ Get tomorrow’s cases before your first coffee
Daily Case Law is our free morning digest — the most substantive new decisions, filtered to your jurisdictions and topics, each linking back here for the full analysis.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top