Background
E.S., proceeding without an attorney, appealed a decision of the Florida Department of Children and Families. The appeal arose from lower-tribunal case numbers 25F-04056 and 1399241681.
The Department was represented by Assistant General Counsel Stacy E. McDuffie. The appellate court’s opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the agency’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the Department’s decision in a per curiam opinion.
The court provided no written reasoning or explanation of the legal grounds for affirmance. Chief Judge Jay and Judges Soud and Boatwright concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Department of Children and Families prevailed on appeal.
- The court affirmed without discussing the facts, issues, or applicable law.
- The decision was not final until disposition of any timely authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Why It Matters
The ruling leaves the Department’s decision in place but offers no precedential reasoning or guidance about the underlying legal issues.