Background
Richard A. Trahan appealed a decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County, where Judge Jan Shackelford presided. Dr. Deanna A. Oleske, M.D., was the appellee.
The First District’s opinion does not describe the underlying claims, the trial court’s ruling, the parties’ arguments, or the applicable law.
The Court’s Holding
The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam disposition.
The court provided no written reasoning or explanation for the affirmance. Judges Lewis, Kelsey, and Treadwell concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s decision was affirmed.
- The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
- The disposition was not final until resolution of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Why It Matters
The ruling leaves the circuit court’s decision in place but supplies no reasoning that attorneys can apply to other disputes. Because the opinion does not identify the underlying issues or explain the basis for affirmance, its broader precedential significance is limited.