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damage claim in Florida

21 Florida opinions name it 3 courts 1988–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Florida courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Thomas v. Wyattgreen
fladistctapp · 1981 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2008–2017
2 sentences

2017See Southstar Equity, LLC v. Lai Chau, 998 So. 2d 625, 631 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008) (“Where a special verdict supports the same damage claim on two or more theories of liability, if one of the theories of liability is not affected by harmful error, an error with respect to another theory of liability that would be considered harmful if the - 15 - affected theory of liability were viewed in isolation is rendered harmless because the verdict is independently supported by another theory of liability.”); ISK Biotech Corp. v. Douberly, 640 So.2d 85, 89 (Fla. 1st DCA 1994); Thomas v. Wyatt, 405 So. 2d 136

2008See ISK Biotech Corp. v. Douberly, 640 So.2d 85, 89 (Fla. 1st DCA 1994); Thomas v. Wyatt, 405 So.2d 1369, 1370 (Fla. 4th DCA 1981). *632 For reasons similar to the reasons that the erroneous exclusion of the redacted version of the lease provisions was not harmful with respect to the misrepresentation theories of liability, we conclude that it is not reasonably probable that the jury's decision regarding punitive damages would have been different if the error had not occurred.

22
ISK Biotech Corp. v. Douberlygreen
fladistctapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2008–2017
2 sentences

2017See Southstar Equity, LLC v. Lai Chau, 998 So. 2d 625, 631 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008) (“Where a special verdict supports the same damage claim on two or more theories of liability, if one of the theories of liability is not affected by harmful error, an error with respect to another theory of liability that would be considered harmful if the - 15 - affected theory of liability were viewed in isolation is rendered harmless because the verdict is independently supported by another theory of liability.”); ISK Biotech Corp. v. Douberly, 640 So.2d 85, 89 (Fla. 1st DCA 1994); Thomas v. Wyatt, 405 So. 2d 136

2008See ISK Biotech Corp. v. Douberly, 640 So.2d 85, 89 (Fla. 1st DCA 1994); Thomas v. Wyatt, 405 So.2d 1369, 1370 (Fla. 4th DCA 1981). *632 For reasons similar to the reasons that the erroneous exclusion of the redacted version of the lease provisions was not harmful with respect to the misrepresentation theories of liability, we conclude that it is not reasonably probable that the jury's decision regarding punitive damages would have been different if the error had not occurred.

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Esancy v. Hodgesgreen
fladistctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2001–2003
2 sentences

2003See Esancy, supra; Dutcher v. Allstate Ins.

2001See Esancy, supra; Dutcher v. Allstate Ins.

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Candice Jones, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ryland Nye v. Michael Alayongreen
fladistctapp · 2015 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2023–2026
2 sentences

2026However, actions taken after the happening of a tortious act are not admissible on the issue of punitive damages, nor can those subsequent actions form the basis for bringing such a damage claim.” (citing Jones v. Alayon, 162 So. 3d 360 , 365–66 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015))). 14 malicious action on the part of a managing agent” of C&C Contractors.

2023See Jones v. Alayon, 162 So. 3d 360 , 365–66 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015) (finding that evidence of post-accident bad acts can improperly inflame the jury and incite in them the desire to punish the defendant even when no punitive damages were sought).

12
Buy-Low Save Centers, Inc. v. Glinertgreen
fladistctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Universal's argument that the Greenakers acquiesced to the trial court's procedure in doing so is unsupported by the record. 7 judgment can either produce evidence that X is not so or point out that the nonmoving party lacks the evidence to prove X." (alterations in original) (emphasis added) (quoting Bedford v. Doe, 880 F.3d 993 , 996–97 (8th Cir. 2018))); see also Saunders v. Alois, 604 So. 2d 18 , 19–20 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992) ("The trial court's ruling was erroneous because the motion in limine was in essence a substitute for a motion for partial summary judgment on a portion of the damage cla

11
Dailey v. Multicon Development, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Universal's argument that the Greenakers acquiesced to the trial court's procedure in doing so is unsupported by the record. 7 judgment can either produce evidence that X is not so or point out that the nonmoving party lacks the evidence to prove X." (alterations in original) (emphasis added) (quoting Bedford v. Doe, 880 F.3d 993 , 996–97 (8th Cir. 2018))); see also Saunders v. Alois, 604 So. 2d 18 , 19–20 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992) ("The trial court's ruling was erroneous because the motion in limine was in essence a substitute for a motion for partial summary judgment on a portion of the damage cla

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Saunders v. Aloisgreen
fladistctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Universal's argument that the Greenakers acquiesced to the trial court's procedure in doing so is unsupported by the record. 7 judgment can either produce evidence that X is not so or point out that the nonmoving party lacks the evidence to prove X." (alterations in original) (emphasis added) (quoting Bedford v. Doe, 880 F.3d 993 , 996–97 (8th Cir. 2018))); see also Saunders v. Alois, 604 So. 2d 18 , 19–20 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992) ("The trial court's ruling was erroneous because the motion in limine was in essence a substitute for a motion for partial summary judgment on a portion of the damage cla

11
Southstar Equity, LLC v. Lai Chaugreen
fladistctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Southstar Equity, LLC v. Lai Chau, 998 So. 2d 625, 631 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008) (“Where a special verdict supports the same damage claim on two or more theories of liability, if one of the theories of liability is not affected by harmful error, an error with respect to another theory of liability that would be considered harmful if the - 15 - affected theory of liability were viewed in isolation is rendered harmless because the verdict is independently supported by another theory of liability.”); ISK Biotech Corp. v. Douberly, 640 So.2d 85, 89 (Fla. 1st DCA 1994); Thomas v. Wyatt, 405 So. 2d 136

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Ideal Mut. Ins. Co. v. Waldrepgreen
fladistctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See 1500 Coral Towers, 112 So.3d at 543-44 (“When an insurance contract contains a provision which applies to notice of the damage claim, an insured must give notice of the loss that implicates a potential claim without waiting for the full extent of the damages to become apparent.”) (emphasis added); Waldrep, 400 So.2d at 785 (“[T]he insured could not wait until the full extent of the damage to the aircraft was apparent, because the policy covered any ‘occurrence’ resulting in injury to the aircraft.”); Kendall Lakes Towers Condo.

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Turner v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See 1500 Coral Towers, 112 So.3d at 543-44 (“When an insurance contract contains a provision which applies to notice of the damage claim, an insured must give notice of the loss that implicates a potential claim without waiting for the full extent of the damages to become apparent.”) (emphasis added); Waldrep, 400 So.2d at 785 (“[T]he insured could not wait until the full extent of the damage to the aircraft was apparent, because the policy covered any ‘occurrence’ resulting in injury to the aircraft.”); Kendall Lakes Towers Condo.

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SOUTHLAND CONS., INC. v. Greater Orlando Aviationgreen
fladistctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Southland Const. v. Greater Orlando Aviation, 860 So.2d 1031, 1034 (Fla. 5th DCA 2003).

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Williams v. Legreegreen
fladistctapp · 1968 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Co., 91 So.2d 320, 323 (Fla.1956)); Williams v. Bay Hosp., Inc., 471 So.2d 626, 630 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985) (holding that the remedy to avoid claims for impermissible elements of damage is a motion to strike the damage claim, or an objection at trial to the damage claim, but not dismissal of the complaint); Williams v. Legree, 206 So.2d 13, 15 (Fla. 2d DCA 1968) ("[A] complaint which sufficiently states a cause of action is not rendered vulnerable to a motion to dismiss by its allegation of an improper element of damages.").

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Augustine v. Southern Bell Telephone & Tel. Co.green
fla · 1956 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Co., 91 So.2d 320, 323 (Fla.1956)); Williams v. Bay Hosp., Inc., 471 So.2d 626, 630 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985) (holding that the remedy to avoid claims for impermissible elements of damage is a motion to strike the damage claim, or an objection at trial to the damage claim, but not dismissal of the complaint); Williams v. Legree, 206 So.2d 13, 15 (Fla. 2d DCA 1968) ("[A] complaint which sufficiently states a cause of action is not rendered vulnerable to a motion to dismiss by its allegation of an improper element of damages.").

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Williams v. Bay Hosp., Inc.green
fladistctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Co., 91 So.2d 320, 323 (Fla.1956)); Williams v. Bay Hosp., Inc., 471 So.2d 626, 630 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985) (holding that the remedy to avoid claims for impermissible elements of damage is a motion to strike the damage claim, or an objection at trial to the damage claim, but not dismissal of the complaint); Williams v. Legree, 206 So.2d 13, 15 (Fla. 2d DCA 1968) ("[A] complaint which sufficiently states a cause of action is not rendered vulnerable to a motion to dismiss by its allegation of an improper element of damages.").

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Florida. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Smith v. Agency for Health Care Administration green
fladistctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2019Stated another way, without knowing how much of a plaintiff’s total damage claim is comprised of medical expenses, there is no way to calculate the medical 12 expense portion of a settlement by simply comparing the damage claim to the ultimate settlement amount. 24 So. 3d at 591 .

2013We reasoned, “without knowing how much of a plaintiffs total damage claim is comprised of medical expenses, there is no way to calculate the medical expense portion of a settlement by simply comparing the damage claim to the ultimate settlement amount.” Id.

32012–2019
Gross v. Lyons green
fladistctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2003Gross v. Lyons, 721 So.2d 304 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998), review granted, 732 So.2d 326 (Fla.1999), and decision approved, 763 So.2d 276 (Fla.2000).

2002Gross v. Lyons, 721 So.2d 304 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998), review granted, 732 So.2d 326 (Fla.1999), and decision approved, 763 So.2d 276 (Fla.2000).

32001–2003
Gross v. Lyons green
fla · 2000
2 sentences

2003Gross v. Lyons, 721 So.2d 304 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998), review granted, 732 So.2d 326 (Fla.1999), and decision approved, 763 So.2d 276 (Fla.2000).

2002Gross v. Lyons, 721 So.2d 304 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998), review granted, 732 So.2d 326 (Fla.1999), and decision approved, 763 So.2d 276 (Fla.2000).

32001–2003
Raeburn Bedford v. John Doe green
ca8 · 2018
1 sentence

2026Universal's argument that the Greenakers acquiesced to the trial court's procedure in doing so is unsupported by the record. 7 judgment can either produce evidence that X is not so or point out that the nonmoving party lacks the evidence to prove X." (alterations in original) (emphasis added) (quoting Bedford v. Doe, 880 F.3d 993 , 996–97 (8th Cir. 2018))); see also Saunders v. Alois, 604 So. 2d 18 , 19–20 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992) ("The trial court's ruling was erroneous because the motion in limine was in essence a substitute for a motion for partial summary judgment on a portion of the damage cla

12026–2026
Davis v. Roberts green
fladistctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2019Later, in Davis v. Roberts, 130 So. 3d 264 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013), the Fifth District applied its holding in Smith to a case in which the parties entered into settlement negotiations, ultimately agreeing that $1,000,000 would go to the Medicaid recipient.

12019–2019
Land Title of Central Florida, LLC v. Jimenez green
fladistctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2016The Fifth District ultimately concluded that the trial court erred in awarding special damages where the opposing party was not “apprised of the damage claim in the pleadings.” Id. at 94 .

12016–2016
State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Laforet green
fla · 1995
1 sentence

2008Id.

12008–2008
Bondu v. Gurvich green
fladistctapp · 1984
1 sentence

2002The facts in Bondu v. Gurvich, 473 So.2d 1307 (Fla. 3d DCA 1984), are analogous to the instant case on this issue.

12002–2002
Trees by & Through Trees v. K-MART green
fladistctapp · 1985
1 sentence

2000K-Mart thus offered the evidence in mitigation of damages on the theory that the plaintiffs own “admission that she had not suffered from any emotional problems as a result of the first arrest, tended to disprove the present damage claim.” Trees, 467 So.2d at 402 .

12000–2000
Robinson v. Loyola Foundation, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1970
1 sentence

1989Robinson v Loyola Foundation, Inc., 236 So.2d 154 (Fla. 1st DCA 1970).

11989–1989
In Re Florida Bar, Rules of Civil Procedure green
fla · 1976
1 sentence

1988Moreover, in Finkelstein , the supreme court explained that attorney's fees in a dissolution of marriage case are not awarded as damages, do not depend on the claiming spouse being the prevailing party, but "are intended to equalize the relative position of the parties and are part of the `property' to be distributed in the final decree." Prior to the amendment of Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.440(c), effective January 1, 1977 ( In re the Florida Bar, Rules of Civil Procedure, 339 So.2d 626 (Fla. 1976)) requiring that notice of trial be given a defaulted defendant where claims for damages

11988–1988
Webster v. Valiant Ins. Co. green
fladistctapp · 1987
1 sentence

1988Id. at 973 .

11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

FL § 409.910 (3) FL § 768.72 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 106 (1940–2013) MO 69 (1954–2020) CA 59 (1929–2024) NJ 50 (1956–2020) NY 41 (1928–2025) LA 40 (1935–2022) TX 36 (1948–2021) IL 28 (1889–2016) FL 21 (1988–2026) VA 20 (1968–2015) MD 18 (1972–2019) WA 17 (1930–2025) ND 16 (1983–2023) MA 16 (1981–2016) IA 16 (1974–2025) IN 15 (1890–2019) WI 14 (1969–2020) AZ 13 (1977–2018) KY 12 (1966–2026) KS 12 (1988–2015) GA 12 (1929–2017) CO 11 (1971–2010) SD 11 (1990–2021) OK 10 (1985–2016) PA 9 (1953–2015) MN 9 (1982–2018) ID 9 (1911–2011) TN 8 (1967–2015) MI 8 (1974–2021) WV 8 (1983–2017) OR 8 (1891–2012) AK 7 (1981–2012) CT 7 (1931–2015) MT 6 (1957–2008) DE 6 (1996–2025) NM 6 (1979–2023) WY 5 (1963–2022) AR 5 (1918–1998) MS 5 (1979–2010) AL 5 (1997–2023) NV 4 (1978–2014) DC 4 (1955–2010) UT 3 (2013–2026) NE 3 (1983–2018) RI 2 (2001–2004) SC 2 (1967–1975) NC 2 (2022–2022) HI 2 (2007–2008)

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