Florida/Georgia Personal Injury & Workers Compensation

...The issue proceeded to trial where a jury rendered a verdict against both Mr. and Mrs. Tout. Mr. Tout's motion for directed verdict at the close of all evidence was denied. Mr. Tout argues that this, too, was error because the common law rule rendering a husband liable for the torts of his wife has been abrogated. § 741.23, Fla....

...In this case, for purposes of the statute, I believe that Bradley actually lives with both parents, albeit at separate times and at their separate residences. It is undisputed that Bradley regularly lives with his father on alternate weekends. As such, under section 741.23(1) both parents are equally responsible for Bradley's alleged tortious actions under section 741.23(1)....