Florida Statute 448.8 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Chapter 448
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F.S. 448.08

448.08 Attorney’s fees for successful litigants in actions for unpaid wages.—The court may award to the prevailing party in an action for unpaid wages costs of the action and a reasonable attorney’s fee.

History.—s. 1, ch. 78-327.

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Amendments to 448.08

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 448.08

Total Results: 107

Josendis v. Wall to Wall Residence Repairs, Inc.

662 F.3d 1292, 81 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 137, 18 Wage & Hour Cas.2d (BNA) 577, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 23003, 2011 WL 5589277

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 17, 2011 | Docket: 1022199

Cited 504 times | Published

expenses under the FLSA in Count I, and Fla. Stat. § 448.08, in Count II.12 Wall to Wall responded on September

Vega v. T-MOBILE USA, INC.

564 F.3d 1256, 28 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 1824, 47 Communications Reg. (P&F) 767, 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 7682, 2009 WL 910411

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 7, 2009 | Docket: 1538204

Cited 447 times | Published

unpaid wages claim exclusively under Fla. Stat. § 448.08, a section of Florida's labor statutes that provides

Adams v. Jumpstart Wireless Corp.

294 F.R.D. 668, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 144659, 2013 WL 5535862

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 7, 2013 | Docket: 66051234

Cited 40 times | Published

and (4) Attorneys’ Fees pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 448.08. DE 19 ¶¶ 32-61. Defendants filed their Answers

Dade County v. Pena

664 So. 2d 959, 1995 WL 735921

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 14, 1995 | Docket: 1230010

Cited 38 times | Published

Pena was entitled to attorney's fees under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1985), for his appeal to

Gulf Solar, Inc. v. Westfall

447 So. 2d 363, 116 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2436

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 1984 | Docket: 1674710

Cited 21 times | Published

Westfall sought attorney's fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1981), which provides: "The

Bill Rivers Trailers, Inc. v. Miller

489 So. 2d 1139, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 825, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 8743

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 20, 1986 | Docket: 545552

Cited 20 times | Published

awarding attorney's fees to Miller pursuant to Section 448.08, Florida Statutes; (2) whether the trial court

Goodwin v. Blu Murray Ins. Agency, Inc.

939 So. 2d 1098, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 15235, 2006 WL 2632075

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 15, 2006 | Docket: 2516352

Cited 19 times | Published

to attorney's fees in count one pursuant to section 448.08. He did not, however, seek attorney's fees

METROPOLITAN DADE CTY. v. Sokolowski

439 So. 2d 932

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 1983 | Docket: 1264820

Cited 17 times | Published

awarded the officers attorneys' fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1981). On appeal, the county

Ocean Club Community Ass'n, Inc. v. Curtis

935 So. 2d 513, 24 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 613, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 4891, 2006 WL 861180

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 5, 2006 | Docket: 1671032

Cited 16 times | Published

entitled to attorney's fees and costs pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2004).[1] An evidentiary

Van v. Schmidt

122 So. 3d 243, 38 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 618, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 1924, 2013 WL 4734584

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 4, 2013 | Docket: 60234659

Cited 15 times | Published

the mistaken belief that it could not award section 448.08 attorney’s fees to defendants because they

Community Design Corp. v. Antonell

459 So. 2d 343, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 2261, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 15840

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 23, 1984 | Docket: 677428

Cited 14 times | Published

challenges the award of attorney's fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1981) on two theories: (a)

Ware Else, Inc. v. Ofstein

856 So. 2d 1079, 2003 WL 22358228

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 2003 | Docket: 1298183

Cited 13 times | Published

agreement with Enterprises in accordance with section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2002). The letter agreement

Mediplex Const. of Florida, Inc. v. Schaub

856 So. 2d 13, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 13193, 2003 WL 22047323

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 3, 2003 | Docket: 1298300

Cited 13 times | Published

action for unpaid wages under Florida Statutes, section 448.08 (1993), the trial court has discretion to award

Cassedy v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

751 So. 2d 143, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 687, 2000 WL 62963

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 2000 | Docket: 525842

Cited 13 times | Published

arbitration of Cassedy's attorney's fee claim under section 448.08. Specifically, Merrill Lynch asserted that

CELISTICS, LLC v. Gonzalez

22 So. 3d 824, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 17715, 2009 WL 4061009

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 25, 2009 | Docket: 1639586

Cited 9 times | Published

claims for unpaid wages and vacation pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (Count I); breach of written

CELISTICS, LLC v. Gonzalez

22 So. 3d 824, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 17715, 2009 WL 4061009

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 25, 2009 | Docket: 1639586

Cited 9 times | Published

claims for unpaid wages and vacation pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (Count I); breach of written

Zac Smith & Co. v. Moonspinner Condo. Ass'n, Inc.

534 So. 2d 739, 1988 WL 115379

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 2, 1988 | Docket: 1707675

Cited 9 times | Published

sought in an arbitrated labor dispute under section 448.08). [4] Glen Johnson, Inc. involved a claim

Doyal v. School Bd. of Liberty County

415 So. 2d 791, 5 Educ. L. Rep. 308

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 8, 1982 | Docket: 1512899

Cited 9 times | Published

and a reasonable attorney's fee, and under Section 448.08 which provides for successful litigants in

Speer v. Mason

769 So. 2d 1102, 2000 WL 1468308

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 4, 2000 | Docket: 1476622

Cited 8 times | Published

Charles Mason pursuant to the provisions of section 448.08, Florida Statutes.[1] In his cross-appeal,

National Portland Cement Co. v. Goudie

718 So. 2d 274, 1998 WL 567678

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1998 | Docket: 466423

Cited 8 times | Published

of a multiplier in fees awarded pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1995), is appropriate. See

Diaz v. SantaFe Healthcare, Inc.

642 So. 2d 765, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 5952, 1994 WL 267919

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 20, 1994 | Docket: 2448540

Cited 8 times | Published

a final order awarding attorney fees under section 448.08, Florida Statutes, following a successful suit

BD. OF TRUSTEES OF BROWARD v. Caldwell

959 So. 2d 767, 2007 WL 1687555

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 13, 2007 | Docket: 1525801

Cited 7 times | Published

Caldwell moved for attorney's fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2005). At a hearing on the

BD. OF TRUSTEES OF BROWARD v. Caldwell

959 So. 2d 767, 2007 WL 1687555

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 13, 2007 | Docket: 1525801

Cited 7 times | Published

Caldwell moved for attorney's fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2005). At a hearing on the

Tampa Bay Publications, Inc. v. Watkins

549 So. 2d 745, 1989 WL 112135

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 29, 1989 | Docket: 486764

Cited 7 times | Published

which awarded $9,375.00 in attorney fees under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1987), to Ginger Watkins

Cornell Computer Corp. v. Damion

530 So. 2d 497, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 2079, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 3945

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 6, 1988 | Docket: 1678328

Cited 7 times | Published

and costs in her action to recover unpaid wages. § 448.08, Fla. Stat. (1987). We, therefore, also affirm

Buena Vista Const. Co. v. Carpenters Local U.

472 So. 2d 1356, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1826

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1985 | Docket: 1793621

Cited 7 times | Published

filed a motion for attorney's fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes, which provides that the

Saunders v. Hunter

980 F. Supp. 1236, 1997 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15556, 1997 WL 619219

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 2, 1997 | Docket: 1497529

Cited 6 times | Published

Fla.Stat. § 448.08. The plaintiff is foreclosed from bringing an action under Fla.Stat. § 448.08 because

Barnes Surgical Specialties, Inc. v. Bradshaw

549 So. 2d 1189, 1989 WL 119549

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1989 | Docket: 374522

Cited 6 times | Published

as the prevailing party in an action for wages. § 448.08, Fla. Stat. (1987). He argues that although his

Murray v. Playmaker Services, LLC

548 F. Supp. 2d 1378, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 51795, 2008 WL 1868031

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 23, 2008 | Docket: 2504720

Cited 5 times | Published

in counts six and seven under Florida statute § 448.08.[1] This Court issued an order granting defendants'

Warshall v. Price

629 So. 2d 905, 1993 WL 482314

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 24, 1993 | Docket: 1264470

Cited 5 times | Published

was entitled to fees and costs pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1991).[1] The court then

DGD, INC. v. Berkowitz

605 So. 2d 496, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 9275, 1992 WL 212043

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 1, 1992 | Docket: 1343671

Cited 5 times | Published

is nonetheless perfectly sustainable under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1991). The latter statute

Ferry v. XRG INTERN., INC.

492 So. 2d 1101

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 17, 1986 | Docket: 478517

Cited 5 times | Published

attorney's fees, which he sought pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1983), which is entitled

Edwards v. Niles Sales & Service, Inc.

439 F. Supp. 2d 1202, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 50088, 2006 WL 1766497

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 2006 | Docket: 2362885

Cited 4 times | Published

discretionary award of fees, see, e.g., Fla. Stat. § 448.08. In light of the amount of litigation which has

Wight v. Wight

880 So. 2d 692, 2004 WL 895854

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 28, 2004 | Docket: 1294893

Cited 4 times | Published

fees in claim for lost wages filed pursuant to § 448.08, Fla. Stat. (1995)). *694 However, this court

Elder v. Islam

869 So. 2d 600, 2004 WL 357474

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 27, 2004 | Docket: 1174867

Cited 4 times | Published

his reasonable attorney's fees pursuant to section 448.08 of the Florida Statutes, because the royalty

Woods v. United Industries Corp.

596 So. 2d 801, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 4223, 1992 WL 69049

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 8, 1992 | Docket: 566181

Cited 4 times | Published

Appellant sought fees on the authority of section 448.08, Florida Statutes, which provides that a court

Herbert H. Davis v. National Medical Enterprises, Inc.

253 F.3d 1314

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jan 10, 1991 | Docket: 1072184

Cited 4 times | Published

Purchase Agreement, while Davis sought fees based on § 448.08 of the Florida Statutes providing for attorneys’

Coleman v. City of Hialeah

525 So. 2d 435, 1988 WL 28301

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 5, 1988 | Docket: 1304624

Cited 4 times | Published

entitled to an award of attorney's fees under Section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1985), which authorizes

Metropolitan Dade County v. Stein

384 So. 2d 167, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16775

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 6, 1980 | Docket: 1269657

Cited 4 times | Published

provided for by statute until July 1, 1978 [Section 448.08, Florida Statutes (Supp. 1978); Ch. 78-327

Ruffa v. Saftpay, Inc.

163 So. 3d 711, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 6215, 2015 WL 1940822

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 2015 | Docket: 2653155

Cited 3 times | Published

motions for attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to section 448.08 of the Florida Statutes (2013), each claiming

Ultimate Makeover Salon & Spa, Inc. v. DiFrancesco

41 So. 3d 335, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 10586, 2010 WL 2882401

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 21, 2010 | Docket: 2530203

Cited 3 times | Published

attorney's fees in a suit to recover wages under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2007). Defendants obtained

Myers v. TOOJAY'S MANAGEMENT CORP.

419 B.R. 51, 29 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 1565, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 97418, 2009 WL 3429793

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 21, 2009 | Docket: 1858207

Cited 3 times | Published

for attorney's fees and costs under Fla. Stat. § 448.08 (Count VI). In response to TooJay's motion for

Hingson v. MMI OF FLORIDA, INC.

8 So. 3d 398, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 2218, 2009 WL 691161

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 18, 2009 | Docket: 1654151

Cited 3 times | Published

to the employment agreement and pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2003), which allows awards

OCEAN CLUB COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. Curtis

934 So. 2d 522, 2005 WL 2993845

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 2005 | Docket: 399192

Cited 3 times | Published

(11th Cir. *523 2005), or under the wages statute, § 448.08, Fla. Stat. (2004), because, in the absence of

Rappa v. Island Club West Development, Inc.

890 So. 2d 477, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 20183, 2004 WL 3009184

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 2004 | Docket: 1285091

Cited 3 times | Published

Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. section 216(b), and section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2003). Specifically, Rappa's

Young v. MOBILE DENTAL HEALTH

730 So. 2d 766, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 3273, 1999 WL 147625

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 19, 1999 | Docket: 795099

Cited 3 times | Published

Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. section 216(b), and section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1993). We reverse. The trial

Strasser v. City of Jacksonville

655 So. 2d 234, 1995 WL 331445

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 6, 1995 | Docket: 1327146

Cited 3 times | Published

Strasser moved for attorney's fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1991). The trial court denied

Davis v. School Bd. of Gadsden County

646 So. 2d 766, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 10825, 1994 WL 603154

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 7, 1994 | Docket: 1405410

Cited 3 times | Published

68(13)(a)2., Fla. Stat. (1993). Attorney's Fees Section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1993) provides that a "court

Thornber v. City of Fort Walton Beach

622 So. 2d 570, 1993 WL 288736

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 4, 1993 | Docket: 1529017

Cited 3 times | Published

Miller, 489 So.2d 1139 (Fla. 1st DCA 1986) (section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1981), actions for unpaid

Werthman v. SCH. BD. OF SEMINOLE CTY.

599 So. 2d 220, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 5368, 1992 WL 101259

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 15, 1992 | Docket: 1741389

Cited 3 times | Published

an award of attorney's fees and costs under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1989), which provides: The

EH Crump of Florida, Inc. v. Aikin

571 So. 2d 1353, 1990 WL 180935

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 21, 1990 | Docket: 1172812

Cited 3 times | Published

determined by the court, and awarded pursuant to ... § 448.08, Fla. Stat.; or, 3) A reasonable fee as agreed

Hagans Co. v. Manla

534 So. 2d 750, 1988 WL 117590

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 8, 1988 | Docket: 1707615

Cited 3 times | Published

section 57.105, Florida Statutes (1985), or section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1985). Manla had also named

Iamaio v. Kite

531 So. 2d 400, 1988 WL 97830

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 1988 | Docket: 543924

Cited 3 times | Published

employment, including commissions, in context of section 448.08 dealing with award of attorney's fees in an

Gulfstar Yacht Sales, Inc. v. Bissell

487 So. 2d 31, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 363

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 5, 1986 | Docket: 2572710

Cited 3 times | Published

plaintiff sought attorney's fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1985), which provides: "The

Schlesinger v. Jacob

240 So. 3d 75

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 21, 2018 | Docket: 6311527

Cited 2 times | Published

and costs from the nonprevailing party.”); id. § 448.08 (“The court may award to the prevailing party

Shelly L. Hall, M.D., P.A. v. White

97 So. 3d 907, 2012 WL 3709009, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 14328

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 29, 2012 | Docket: 60312000

Cited 2 times | Published

attorney. We agree and reverse and remand. Under section 448.08, Florida Statutes, attorney’s fees and costs

Smith v. Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.

864 F. Supp. 2d 1241, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 44536, 2012 WL 1071956

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 2012 | Docket: 65981609

Cited 2 times | Published

independent contractor not covered by Fla. Stat. § 448.08. Instead of advising her client to voluntarily

Langford v. Paravant, Inc.

48 So. 3d 75, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 15133, 2010 WL 3927180

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 8, 2010 | Docket: 2400704

Cited 2 times | Published

Clearly, Langford is entitled to fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2008), which allows awards

Appelbaum v. Fayerman

937 So. 2d 282, 2006 WL 2612775

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 13, 2006 | Docket: 1513111

Cited 2 times | Published

arbitrator awarded attorney's *286 fees under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1993) in a claim for unpaid

Weisfeld v. Peterseil School Corp.

623 So. 2d 515, 1993 WL 154468

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1993 | Docket: 1183917

Cited 2 times | Published

Weisfeld appellate attorney's fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes, and has remanded to the

Schleicher v. Murray Industries, Inc. (In Re Murray Industries, Inc.)

130 B.R. 113, 1991 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11358, 1991 WL 155482

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 1991 | Docket: 1396832

Cited 2 times | Published

First, Appellant *115 claims that Florida Statutes § 448.08[1] requires the Court to award attorney's fees

Munsey v. GENERAL TELEPHONE CO., FLA.

538 So. 2d 1328, 1989 WL 11944

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 17, 1989 | Docket: 1517098

Cited 2 times | Published

attorney's fees to General Telephone under section 448.08, Florida Statutes. That section provides that

Gimbel v. Intern. Mailing & Printing Co.

506 So. 2d 1081, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1121

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 1987 | Docket: 1336562

Cited 2 times | Published

489 So.2d 1139 (Fla. 1st DCA 1986) (interpreting § 448.08). These cases are analogous to the one before

Greene v. School Bd. of Hamilton County

501 So. 2d 50, 37 Educ. L. Rep. 734, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 230, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 6196

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 6, 1987 | Docket: 1527635

Cited 2 times | Published

entitled to attorney's fees and costs pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1985) and section 57.041

James W. Gardner Corp. v. Twomey

496 So. 2d 946, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2309

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 29, 1986 | Docket: 402319

Cited 2 times | Published

contract, but denied him attorney's fees under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1985). We affirm on the

Carpenter v. Metropolitan Dade County

472 So. 2d 795, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1629, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 14966

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 2, 1985 | Docket: 2545839

Cited 2 times | Published

the County, the prevailing party in this action. § 448.08, Fla. Stat. (1979). Affirmed.

Saltzman v. Hadlock

112 So. 3d 772, 2013 WL 2113799, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 7971

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 17, 2013 | Docket: 60231272

Cited 1 times | Published

2d 541, 542 (Fla. 3d DCA 1984) (stating that section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1981), “authorizes, but

Baker v. Storfer

51 So. 3d 652, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 546, 2011 WL 222324

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 2011 | Docket: 2406733

Cited 1 times | Published

term "unpaid wages" includes unpaid commissions. § 448.08, Fla. Stat. (2009); Gulf Solar, Inc. v. Westfall

Laremont v. Absolute Health Care for Women of All Ages, PA

988 So. 2d 735, 33 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 2060

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 27, 2008 | Docket: 1722249

Cited 1 times | Published

requested attorney's fees and costs, pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2003). It moved for summary

Skyline, Inc. v. Titus

745 So. 2d 377, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 13203, 1999 WL 817809

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 1999 | Docket: 64792384

Cited 1 times | Published

such that he would be entitled to fees under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1997). See Cox v. Hammond

Gregg Isbell and Suggs Lawn Equipment, LLC v. Lonnie Bohrer

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 11, 2025 | Docket: 70513229

Published

(1) the parties’ noncompete agreement, (2) section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2022), (3) Florida Rule

Carl Domino, Inc. and Carl Domino, Individually v. Michael Dixon

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 21, 2025 | Docket: 70327636

Published

the only basis stated for a fees award was section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2021), authorizing fees

Florida Department of Health v. Kenneth Woliner, M.D.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 2, 2024 | Docket: 69218534

Published

was governed by the more specific statute of section 448.08, Florida Statutes, which made an award of costs

KOVAR LAW GROUP, PLLC v. JENNIFER JORDAN

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 2024 | Docket: 66863863

Published

Jennifer Jordan and her cocounsel Kyle Lee under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2022). Kovar contends that

Alfonso v. Miami-Dade County

274 So. 3d 1152

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2019 | Docket: 15658405

Published

alleging that the County had (i) violated section 448.08 of the Florida Statutes by failing to pay

Villa Lyan, Inc. v. Perez

159 So. 3d 940, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 3426, 2015 WL 1044346

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 11, 2015 | Docket: 2640558

Published

longer qualifies as the “prevailing party” under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2012), 3 and

Carvajal v. Banc of America Investment Serv., Inc.

122 So. 3d 393, 2013 WL 3927684, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 12009

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 2013 | Docket: 60234667

Published

was entitled to attorney’s fees, pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2012), because he was a

Luis Carlos Josendis v. Wall to Wall Residence

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 17, 2011 | Docket: 1022302

Published

expenses under the FLSA in Count I, and Fla. Stat. § 448.08, in Count II.12 11 See supra note 1. 12

Paladyne Corp. v. Weindruch

867 So. 2d 630, 2004 WL 442863

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 25, 2011 | Docket: 1386369

Published

the contract between the parties, as well as section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2003). Paragraph 17 of the

BDO Seidman, LLP v. Bee

24 So. 3d 1278, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 34, 2010 WL 21068

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 6, 2010 | Docket: 1152651

Published

applicable to an action for "unpaid wages," section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2008),[1] applies to a compensation

OCEAN CLUB COMMUNITY ASS'N, INC. v. Curtis

994 So. 2d 1115, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 8046, 2007 WL 1484481

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 23, 2007 | Docket: 1219280

Published

to an award of attorney fees and costs under section 448.08 of the Florida Statutes (2004) for prevailing

DeMaria v. Ryan P. Relocator Co.

512 F. Supp. 2d 1249, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8099, 2007 WL 419449

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 5, 2007 | Docket: 2266059

Published

with the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and Section 448.08 of the Florida Statutes. In the present action

Robert W. Baird & Co. v. Sunamerica Securities, Inc.

399 F. Supp. 2d 1314, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 31392, 2005 WL 3146827

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 30, 2005 | Docket: 2342539

Published

fees for breach of contract and pursuant to Section 448.08,[1] Florida Statutes." (Emphasis added). In

Rosen Building Supplies, Inc. v. Krupa

927 So. 2d 899, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 14142, 2005 WL 2138735

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 2005 | Docket: 64844455

Published

against Rosen seeking unpaid wages pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes. He asserted that he had

Gilleland v. Miller

829 So. 2d 997, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 16891, 2002 WL 31507071

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 13, 2002 | Docket: 64818795

Published

fees could not be awarded against him under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (2001). See also id. § 59

Herbert H. Davis v. National Medical Enterprises

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 15, 2001 | Docket: 396813

Published

Purchase Agreement, while Davis sought fees based on § 448.08 of the Florida Statutes providing for attorneys’

Herbert H. Davis v. National Medical Enterprises

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 15, 2001 | Docket: 203671

Published

Purchase Agreement, while Davis sought fees based on § 448.08 of the Florida Statutes providing for attorneys'

Barber v. City of Riviera Beach

764 So. 2d 602, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 8075, 2000 WL 827310

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 28, 2000 | Docket: 64799358

Published

for prevailing party attorney’s fees under section 448.08 “for services and incurred expenses in his

Coffie v. District Board of Trustees

739 So. 2d 148, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 10071, 1999 WL 543307

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 28, 1999 | Docket: 64790151

Published

the underlying suit followed. Pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1995), the trial court may

Joseph v. Commonwealth Land Title Insurance

707 So. 2d 376, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 1524, 1998 WL 66570

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 1998 | Docket: 64779605

Published

Joseph appeals an order entered pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes, awarding attorney’s fees

Brown v. Jupiter Hospital

695 So. 2d 406, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 5130, 1997 WL 243416

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 14, 1997 | Docket: 64774203

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attorney. In so deciding, the court relied on section 448.08, Florida Statutes, which limited fee awards

Pal-Med Health Services v. Johnson

683 So. 2d 160, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 11404

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 30, 1996 | Docket: 64769086

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Thus, an award of attorney’s fees, pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1995), was appropriate.

Rollins v. McDonnell Douglas Corp.

907 F. Supp. 1514, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17946, 68 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 1532, 1995 WL 723203

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 1995 | Docket: 66001184

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does not reach the “defense” based on Fla.Stat. § 448.08, since it is actually a post-trial claim for attorneys’

Securities Investor Protection Corp. v. C.J. Wright & Co. (In re C.J. Wright & Co.)

183 B.R. 305, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 43, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 823, 27 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 474

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 1995 | Docket: 65781088

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support of her argument, claimant cites Florida Statute 448.08 which states that “[t]he (state) Court

Pena v. Dade County

648 So. 2d 1199, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 12180, 1994 WL 697470

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 14, 1994 | Docket: 64753631

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1980), we hold that Pena is entitled under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1985), to an award of the

R.J. Katz & Co. v. B.T.I. Freight Systems, Inc.

632 So. 2d 244, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 1327, 1994 WL 51822

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 1994 | Docket: 64746497

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the broker’s claim for attorney’s fees under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1987) was properly stricken

Singer Products, Inc. v. Tecnecol, Ltda.

625 So. 2d 892, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 9975, 1993 WL 390368

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 5, 1993 | Docket: 64743563

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appellant. The award of attorney’s fees pursuant to Section 448.08, Fla.Stat. (1978) was error. Caldwell-Davis

Ivens Corp. v. Cohen

593 So. 2d 529, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 103, 1992 WL 1158

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 7, 1992 | Docket: 64665246

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“wages” when attorney’s fees are sought under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1987). See Gulf Solar, Inc

Capital Copy, Inc. v. Stallmer

582 So. 2d 40, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 5909, 1991 WL 98036

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 1991 | Docket: 64659965

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CURIAM. AFFIRMED. As to attorney’s fees under section 448.08, see Gulf Solar, Inc. v. Westfall, 447 So.2d

Cox v. HAMMOND AND COMPANY, INC.

566 So. 2d 936

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 1990 | Docket: 376786

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reverse the award of fees to the broker under section 448.08, Florida Statutes. Miller v. Perez, 524 So

McGregor v. Board of County Commissioners

130 F.R.D. 464, 17 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 313, 1990 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 4000, 1990 WL 42547

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 1990 | Docket: 66303177

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(Count IV), the County cites FLA. ST AT. ANN. § 448.08 and § 112.3187(9)(d), respectively. First, as

Van Dusen v. Single Ply International, Inc.

545 So. 2d 960, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 1553, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 3655, 1989 WL 69815

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 1989 | Docket: 64643445

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Van Dusen’s motion for attorney’s fees under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1987) is premature, because

Sentinel Enterprises, Inc. v. Stankiewicz

545 So. 2d 288, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 458, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 722, 1989 WL 11149

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 14, 1989 | Docket: 64643241

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salary, Sentinel is a prevailing party under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1987), and is, therefore

Aristar, Inc. v. Armstrong

497 So. 2d 1267, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2268, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 10271

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 1986 | Docket: 64623215

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Aristar’s request for attorney’s fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1981). Affirmed in part;

Telesphere International, Inc. v. Scollin

489 So. 2d 1155, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1270, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 8149

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 3, 1986 | Docket: 64620057

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from an order awarding attorney’s fees under section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1983) (authorizing fees

Caldwell-Davis Construction Corp. v. Hoover

461 So. 2d 973, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 2594, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 16687

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 1984 | Docket: 64609153

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not entitled to attorney’s fees pursuant to section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1983), which authorizes

Williams v. Florida Memorial College

453 So. 2d 541, 19 Educ. L. Rep. 456, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 1736, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14572

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 1984 | Docket: 64606148

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not legally recoverable in this action under Section 448.08, Florida Statutes (1981), and in denying a