Background
Michele C. James appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, where Judge Cheryl K. Thomas presided. The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying claims, the circuit court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.
James represented herself in the appeal. Frontier Florida LLC was represented by attorneys from Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, LLP.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning or addressing any legal issue. Judges Kelly, Atkinson, and Labrit concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s decision remains in effect.
- The appellate court provided no factual discussion or legal analysis.
- The opinion establishes no articulated rule beyond the disposition of this appeal.
Why It Matters
The decision ends this stage of the litigation in Frontier Florida LLC’s favor, but its lack of reasoning limits its usefulness to attorneys seeking guidance on the underlying legal issues.