Background
Angela W. DeBose and LaVonne Washington, acting as personal representatives of the Estate of Patricia Ann Washington, appealed a decision of the Circuit Court for Pasco County. The appellees were Dr. Charles Cox, Dr. John Cox, Dr. Abigail Beard, Tampa General Hospital, and USF Health/USF Board of Trustees.
The opinion does not describe the underlying claims, the circuit court’s ruling, the issues raised on appeal, or the parties’ arguments. DeBose and Washington appeared pro se on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam disposition.
The court provided no written reasoning, legal analysis, or explanation of the grounds for affirmance. Judges Black, Sleet, and Atkinson concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s decision remains in effect.
- The appellate court affirmed without explaining its reasoning.
- The opinion does not disclose the underlying claims or identify any legal rule applied on appeal.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves this appeal in favor of the appellees but offers no substantive guidance for other litigants or courts. Because the disposition contains only an affirmance, it should not be read as establishing a stated rule on any issue that may have been presented.