The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLV
TORTS

Chapter 768
NEGLIGENCE

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F.S. 768.16

768.16 Wrongful Death Act.—Sections 768.16-768.26 may be cited as the “Florida Wrongful Death Act.”

History.—s. 1, ch. 72-35; s. 105, ch. 2003-1.

F.S. 768.16 on Google Scholar

F.S. 768.16 on Casetext

Amendments to 768.16

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 768.16

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 768.16.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

HOWARD, v. WILKINSON,, 379 F. Supp. 3d 1251 (M.D. Fla. 2019)

. . . . §§ 768.16, et. seq., and its exclusion of a remedy for the pain and suffering of a decedent, is inconsistent . . .

HARRIS, v. R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY,, 383 F. Supp. 3d 1315 (M.D. Fla. 2019)

. . . erred in determining that Plaintiff could recover damages under both Florida's Wrongful Death Act, §§ 768.16 . . . Sections 768.16 - 768.26 are remedial and shall be liberally construed."). . . .

ANDERSON, v. D. SNYDER,, 389 F. Supp. 3d 1082 (S.D. Fla. 2019)

. . . . § 768.16 - 768.26. (DE 31 ¶¶ 6-17). . . . Stat. § 768.16 - 768.26. (DE 31 ¶¶ 6-17). . . .

LAFRENIERE, v. CRAIG- MYERS,, 264 So. 3d 232 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . against Otis Elevator Company and Appellant, alleging that jurisdiction was invoked pursuant to section 768.16 . . .

DOMINO S PIZZA, LLC, v. WIEDERHOLD, E., 248 So. 3d 212 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . Wiederhold's claim as a surviving spouse under the Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16-.26, Florida Statutes . . . Sections 768.16 - 768.26 are remedial and shall be liberally construed." . . .

K. SHARBAUGH, v. C. BEAUDRY,, 267 F. Supp. 3d 1326 (N.D. Fla. 2017)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.26, which does not permit recovery for a decedent’s pre-death pain and suffering. . . . Stat. §§ 768.16-768.26; see also Capone v. . . .

HEISTON, v. SCHWARTZ ZONAS, LLP,, 221 So. 3d 1268 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . Heiston, Dylan’s parents, were his statutory survivors under the Florida Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16 . . .

KELLY, K. v. GEORGIA- PACIFIC, LLC, Co., 211 So. 3d 340 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . See § 768.16, Fla. Stat. (2015). . . .

GOHEAGAN, v. PERKINS, 197 So. 3d 112 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.26, Fla. Stat. (2014). . . .

MORERA, v. SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO., 652 F. App'x 799 (11th Cir. 2016)

. . . . § 768.16 et seq. . . .

MORERA v. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., 141 F. Supp. 3d 1335 (S.D. Fla. 2015)

. . . . § 768.16 et seq. . . .

REIDER, v. PHILIP MORRIS USA, INC., 793 F.3d 1254 (11th Cir. 2015)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.26, which in relevant part allows a decedent’s surviving spouse to recover for the “loss . . .

SALVATO, v. MILEY, v., 790 F.3d 1286 (11th Cir. 2015)

. . . . §§ 768.16-.26. Miley and the sheriff moved for summary judgment. . . .

EH, a MOORE HH, a W. v. CITY OF MIRAMAR, a, 111 F. Supp. 3d 1307 (S.D. Fla. 2015)

. . . No. 51, Plaintiffs have alleged both a § 1983 claim and a Florida Wrongful Death action pursuant to 768.16 . . .

COSMAN, v. RODRIGUEZ,, 153 So. 3d 371 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . an adult child such as Cosman did not have a survivor’s claim under the Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16 . . .

ROUGHTON, v. R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY USA, LLC f k a f k a f k a f, 129 So. 3d 1145 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . The complaint asserted the action was brought pursuant to Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16 . . .

CAPONE, v. PHILIP MORRIS USA, INC., 116 So. 3d 363 (Fla. 2013)

. . . See §§ 768.16-.26, Fla. Stat. (2008). . . .

SCHIPPERS, v. UNITED STATES, 715 F.3d 879 (11th Cir. 2013)

. . . . §§ 768.16, et seq. (“Florida Act”). . . .

CLAUDIO a k a v. REGALADO, Sr. Jr. a Sr. Sr., 116 So. 3d 451 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . Section 768.20, part of Florida’s Wrongful Death Act (sections 768.16-.26), provides that “[a] defense . . . daughter under section 768.18, Florida Statutes (2006), part of Florida's Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16 . . .

LAIZURE, v. AVANTE AT LEESBURG, INC., 109 So. 3d 752 (Fla. 2013)

. . . Sections 768.16-26, Florida Statutes, known as the “Florida Wrongful Death Act,” are remedial and are . . .

SMITH, Jr. v. R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. U. S. A. Co. LLC f k a f k a Co. f k a, 103 So. 3d 955 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . Sections 768.16-768.26 [the Florida Wrongful Death Act] are remedial and shall be liberally construed . . .

GOHEAGAN, v. AMERICAN VEHICLE INSURANCE COMPANY, a, 107 So. 3d 433 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.26, Fla. Stat. (2007). . . . .

PEREZ, v. UNITED STATES, 883 F. Supp. 2d 1257 (S.D. Fla. 2012)

. . . . § 768.16 et seq., govern this determination. . . .

BENJAMIN, v. TANDEM HEALTHCARE, INC. a d b a a, 93 So. 3d 1076 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . . §§ 768.16-.26, Fla. Stat. (2010). . . .

KADLECIK, v. Y. HAIM, M. D., 79 So. 3d 892 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . . §§ 768.16-.26, Fla. Stat. (2010). . . .

ESTATE OF BRENNAN, v. CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY FLAG SERVICE ORGANIZATION, INC., 832 F. Supp. 2d 1370 (M.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . believe fatally afflict the plaintiffs single claim under the “Florida Wrongful Death Act,” Sections 768.16 . . .

STARLING, v. R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY,, 845 F. Supp. 2d 1215 (M.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.26. . . . Stat. §§ 768.16-768.26. . . . Stat. §§ 768.16-768.26. . . . Stat. §§ 768.16-768.26 (2011) ("Florida's Wrongful Death Act” or "Wrongful Death Act” or "the Act”). . . .

GERMAINE, v. ST. GERMAIN,, 435 F. App'x 530 (7th Cir. 2011)

. . . . §§ 768.16-.26; Wagner, Vaughan, McLaughlin & Brennan, P.A. v. . . .

WAGNER, VAUGHAN, McLAUGHLIN BRENNAN, P. A. v. KENNEDY LAW GROUP,, 64 So. 3d 1187 (Fla. 2011)

. . . ANALYSIS The Florida Wrongful Death Act (the Act), which encompasses sections 768.16 to 768.26 of the . . . Stat. (2005) (“Sections 768.16-768.26 are remedial and shall be liberally construed.”). . . .

BEDOYA, v. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA,, 773 F. Supp. 2d 1326 (M.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . This is an action for damages brought under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, section 768.16, et seq., Florida . . .

SMITH, v. BEASLEY,, 775 F. Supp. 2d 1344 (M.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . brought against Defendants, PFSF and CPCI, pursuant to the Florida Wrongful Death Act (“FWDA”), Sections 768.16 . . .

GREENFIELD, M. D. v. DANIELS, St. s v., 51 So. 3d 421 (Fla. 2010)

. . . The statutes at issue are found in the “Florida Wrongful Death Act,” which is codified in sections 768.16 . . . Sections 768.16-768.26 are remedial and shall be liberally construed. § 768.17, Fla. Stat. (2005). . . .

LAIZURE, v. AVANTE AT LEESBURG, INC. a k a, 44 So. 3d 1254 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . agreement because it is an independent cause of action based on the Florida Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16 . . .

BRADLEY, E. Jr. v. SEBELIUS, U. S., 621 F.3d 1330 (11th Cir. 2010)

. . . . §§ 768.16 to 768.26 (2003). . . .

J. PENLEY, Co- v. F. ESLINGER, W., 605 F.3d 843 (11th Cir. 2010)

. . . . §§ 768.16-.26. They allege that Lieutenant Weippert used excessive force when he shot Mr. . . . Stat. §§ 768.16-.26. . . .

BURKS, v. BEARY,, 713 F. Supp. 2d 1350 (M.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . The Wrongful Death Act (“the Act”) — codified at sections 768.16-.26, Florida Statutes — declares and . . .

W. TROYANOS, Jr. J. v. COATS, D. O. F. a RN E. a, 372 F. App'x 932 (11th Cir. 2010)

. . . . §§ 768.16- 26. . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CIVIL CASES- REPORT NO. In No. In No. In No. In No. s In No. In No. In No. In No., 35 So. 3d 666 (Fla. 2010)

. . . portions of this form depends upon determination of the survivors under the Wrongful Death Act, F.S. 768.16 . . .

FOJTASEK, v. NCL BAHAMAS LTD., 262 F.R.D. 650 (S.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . . § 768.16 et seq., for NCL’s alleged negligence related to an excursion wherein Mrs. . . .

DANIELS, v. GREENFIELD, M. D. M. D. P. A. St. s,, 15 So. 3d 908 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . Florida’s Wrongful Death Act is codified in sections 768.16-768.26, Florida Statutes. . . .

HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY, v. GOFF, Sr. Jr. USA, L. L. C. a a a, 4 So. 3d 770 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . Sections 768.16-768.27 constitute the Florida Wrongful Death Act. § 768.16. . . .

WALLACE, v. Ed DEAN,, 3 So. 3d 1035 (Fla. 2009)

. . . Wallace’s daughter), originally filed an action pursuant to Florida’s Wrongful Death Act (sections 768.16 . . .

MILLER, T. T. a. k. a. T. a v. COGONI, a, 302 F. App'x 898 (11th Cir. 2008)

. . . . § 1983 and the Florida Wrongful Death Act, § 768.16-.26. . . .

J. RIMKUS, v. ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN,, 575 F. Supp. 2d 181 (D.C. 2008)

. . . . §§ 768.16 et seq. (2005). . . . .

OVEISSI, v. ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN,, 498 F. Supp. 2d 268 (D.D.C. 2007)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.25 (2007); 740 Ill. Comp. . . .

LEE, Jr. Sr. v. CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC., 958 So. 2d 578 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . . § 768.16-.27, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . . .

In PAN AMERICAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION, 364 B.R. 839 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . . §§ 768.16 — 768.26), a personal representative is the successor in interest to the decedent and has . . .

ESTATE HEISER, v. ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN, D. v., 466 F. Supp. 2d 229 (D.C. Cir. 2006)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.25 (2005). . . .

SMITH, v. BREVARD COUNTY, 461 F. Supp. 2d 1243 (M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . Act In Count III, the Plaintiff asserts a cause of action for wrongful death under Florida Statute §§ 768.16 . . .

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, v. WILSON,, 948 So. 2d 774 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . On appeal, FP & L and the City argued that since the Wrongful Death Act, §§ 768.16-7, Fla. . . .

PARRISH, v. FREIGHTLINER, LLC,, 471 F. Supp. 2d 1262 (M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . BACKGROUND This is a products liability case for wrongful death pursuant to § 768.16, Florida Statutes . . .

ENGLICH, v. AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION,, 916 So. 2d 994 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . . § 768.16, Fla. Stat. (1999). . § 409.910, Fla. Stat. (1999). . . . .

ORLANDO, v. BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,, 920 So. 2d 54 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . the School Board of Broward County and other defendants, pursuant to the Wrongful Death Act, section 768.16 . . .

McQUEEN, v. W. JERSANI, M. D., 909 So. 2d 491 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . See § 768.16, Fla. Stat. . . .

ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY, v. SOSA,, 907 So. 2d 1239 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . The Wrongful Death Act, Sections 768.16-768.26, Florida Statutes (2000), contains detailed provisions . . .

BRUNSON, A. E. v. McKAY, D., 905 So. 2d 1058 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . the amount of a settlement in an action for damages under the Florida Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16 . . .

SOMERVILLE, v. K. AHUJA, M. D., 902 So. 2d 930 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . a jury trial, which denied her any damages in a medical malpractice case filed pursuant to sections 768.16 . . .

FOXWORTH, ESTATE OF DURDEN, v. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION v., 377 F. Supp. 2d 1196 (N.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . . § 768.16- § 768.27, and Survival Statute ("SS”), Fla. . . .

KNOWLES, v. BEVERLY ENTERPRISES- FLORIDA, INC., 898 So. 2d 1 (Fla. 2004)

. . . effect of section 400.023(1) when viewed in light of section 400.022, Florida Statutes (1997), sections 768.16 . . . Stat. (1997) (“Survival Statute”); §§ 768.16-768.27, Fla. Stat. (1997) (“Wrongful Death Act”). . . .

E. BROWN, v. BROWN,, 873 So. 2d 601 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.27, Florida Statutes (2000). . . . .

ESTATE OF YOUNGBLOOD, v. HALIFAX CONVALESCENT CENTER, LTD., 874 So. 2d 596 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . death, is the nature and measure of damages controlled and limited by the Wrongful Death Act, section 768.16 . . .

BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. v. MEEKS,, 863 So. 2d 287 (Fla. 2003)

. . . Sections 768.16-768.26 are remedial and shall be liberally construed. § 768.17, Fla. . . .

TRAN, No v. WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC., 290 F. Supp. 2d 1286 (M.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.27. . . .

S. DIEBEL, v. S. B. TRUCKING COMPANY, Hi L. Jr., 262 F. Supp. 2d 1319 (M.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.27, alleging causes of action for negligent operation, maintenance, and/or control of . . .

FLORIDA CONVALESCENT CENTERS, v. SOMBERG,, 840 So. 2d 998 (Fla. 2003)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.27, Fla. Stat. (1997). . § 400.022(1)(l), Fla. Stat (1997). . . . .

M. GONZALEZ- JIMENEZ DE RUIZ, v. UNITED STATES, 231 F. Supp. 2d 1187 (M.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . assumption that Plaintiffs’ claims are controlled by Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, Florida Statutes, §§ 768.16 . . .

TOOMBS, v. ALAMO RENT- A- CAR, INC., 833 So. 2d 109 (Fla. 2002)

. . . Sections 768.16 768.27 are remedial and shall be liberally construed. . . . .

THOMAS, v. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE WAL- MART STORES, INC. ASSOCIATES HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN,, 210 F. Supp. 2d 1296 (M.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . to Remand claiming this action is a state court claim under the Florida wrongful death statutes (§§ 768.16 . . . This Court, therefore, holds that sections 768.16-768.27 of the Florida Statutes interfere with the operation . . .

FLORIDA EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS- KANG AND ASSOCIATES, M. D. P. A. v. H. PARKER,, 800 So. 2d 631 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . See §§ 768.16-27, Fla. Stat. (1999). . . .

LEWIS, v. CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG,, 260 F.3d 1260 (11th Cir. 2001)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.27, alleging causes of action for negligent use of a firearm and for negligent training . . .

ACHUMBA, v. L. NEUSTEIN, M. D., 793 So. 2d 1013 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . . §§ 768.16-.27, Fla. Slat. (1999). . Neustein disputes the authenticity of the letter. . . .

GUADALUPE, v. PETERSON, a, 779 So. 2d 494 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . her son was emancipated and, therefore, was not a minor child under the Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16 . . .

HESS, v. HESS,, 758 So. 2d 1203 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . cause of action for wrongful death is “created and limited” by the Florida Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16 . . .

LEWIS, v. CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG,, 98 F. Supp. 2d 1344 (M.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . . § 768.16-768.27, as the personal representative of the Estate of TyR-on Lewis, a deceased minor. . . .

AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. v. MEJIA,, 766 So. 2d 305 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . See §§ 768.16-768.27, Fla. Stat (1995). . The English translation is Marital Union in Fact. . . . .

CAHILL, v. AMERICAN JETS INTERNATIONAL, INC. a, 755 So. 2d 688 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . The pertinent parts of the complaint sought wrongful death damages pursuant to section 768.16 of the . . .

CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, v. T. H. E. INSURANCE COMPANY,, 709 So. 2d 603 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . . §§ 768.16-768.27, Florida Statutes (1995). . . .

PEZZI v. BROWN, Jr. Co. a, 697 So. 2d 883 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . See generally Florida Wrongful Death Act, §§ 768.16-.27, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . . .

STARITA, v. WEST PUTNAM POST NUMBER VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF UNITED STATES, INC. a, 678 So. 2d 521 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . The action was brought pursuant to section 768.16, Florida Statutes (1991). . . .

FLORIDA POWER LIGHT COMPANY, v. J. POLACKWICH, S. Sr. J., 677 So. 2d 880 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . . §§ 768.16-.27, Fla.Stat. (1987). . . .

DING, v. D. JONES a, 667 So. 2d 894 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . resolution of this matter, it is necessary to first examine The Florida Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16 . . .

BEVERLY ENTERPRISES- FLORIDA, INC. d b a v. W. SPILMAN, M., 661 So. 2d 867 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . resident’s rights, the nature and measure of damages are controlled by the Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16 . . . Sections 768.16 — .27 do not provide for an award of damages for the decedent’s physical and mental pain . . . The Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16— 768.27, Florida Statutes, was first enacted in 1972. . . .

BOMBALIER, v. LIFEMARK HOSPITAL OF FLORIDA, d b a, 661 So. 2d 849 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . . §§ 768.16-.31, Fla.Stat. (1993). . . .

H. REYNARD, Jr. a By H. Jr. H. Jr. v. NEC CORPORATION NEC GTE, GTE, 887 F. Supp. 1500 (M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . The Plaintiffs sue under the wrongful death statute, §§ 768.16 — 768.27, Florida Statutes, alleging that . . .

YOUNG, v. ST. VINCENT S MEDICAL CENTER, INC. d b a St. s d b a, 653 So. 2d 499 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . Sections 768.16-.27 are remedial and shall be liberally construed. . . . F.S. 768.03 (1971), superseded by F.S. 768.16-.27 (1973). . . . . F.S. 768.01 (1971), superseded by F.S. 768.16-.27 (1973). .F.S. 45.11 (1965), as amended, F.S. 46.021 . . . (1971), superseded by F.S. 768.16-.27 (1973). . . . . Duncan was decided under the former Wrongful Death Act (F.S. 768.01-.03 (1971), superseded by F.S. 768.16 . . .

CINGHINA, v. RACIK a D. C., 647 So. 2d 289 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . See §§ 768.16-.27, Fla.Stat. (1987). . . .

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, v. J. ZEILER,, 625 So. 2d 120 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company (underinsured motorist carrier) pursuant to section 768.16 . . .

WALLS, v. ARMOUR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY,, 832 F. Supp. 1505 (M.D. Fla. 1993)

. . . . §§ 768.16-27. Following a six-day trial, the jury awarded total damages of $2,007,256.13. . . . See Fla.Stat. §§ 768.16-27. . . .

WALLS, v. ARMOUR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY,, 832 F. Supp. 1467 (M.D. Fla. 1993)

. . . . § 768.16-27. Following a six-day trial, the jury awarded total damages of $2,007,256.13. . . .

SAFECARE HEALTH CORPORATION, v. RIMER,, 620 So. 2d 161 (Fla. 1993)

. . . The Wrongful Death Act is contained in sections 768.16-27, Florida Statutes (1989). . . . .

REYNOLDS, v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, 611 So. 2d 1294 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . limited class of survivors allowed to recover damages under the Florida Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16 . . .

FUNCHESS, a a v. GULF STREAM APARTMENTS OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC. V. R. A., 611 So. 2d 43 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . Samantha Funchess, his deceased wife, filed a wrongful death action against appellees, pursuant to section 768.16 . . .

ARTHUR, v. UNICARE HEALTH FACILITIES, INC. d b a R. M. D., 602 So. 2d 596 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . The Wrongful Death Act, sections 768.16-768.-27, Florida Statutes (1987), eliminates claims for pain . . .

BROWN, v. F. SEEBACH III,, 763 F. Supp. 574 (S.D. Fla. 1991)

. . . . § 768.16. . . .

VELASQUEZ, v. AEROVIAS NACIONALES DE COLOMBIA, S. A. VELASQUEZ, v. AEROVIAS NACIONALES DE COLOMBIA, S. A., 747 F. Supp. 670 (S.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . See, Florida Statute, sections 768.16-768.27. . . .

JUDGE, a k a v. AMERICAN MOTORS CORPORATION,, 908 F.2d 1565 (11th Cir. 1990)

. . . . §§ 768.16-.27 (West 1986). . . .

S. TAYLOR, v. ORLANDO CLINIC,, 555 So. 2d 876 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . ’s derivative cause of action for loss of consortium and (3) a wrongful death action under sections 768.16 . . .

GUTIERREZ, v. CITY OF HIALEAH,, 723 F. Supp. 1494 (S.D. Fla. 1989)

. . . The Complaint asserted claims for wrongful death pursuant to Section 768.16 et seq., Fla.Stat. . . .

DELTA AIR LINES, INC. v. AGELOFF,, 552 So. 2d 1089 (Fla. 1989)

. . . . § 768.16-768.27. . . .

A. McCOY, M. J. A. v. HOLLYWOOD QUARRIES, INC., 544 So. 2d 274 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . negligent act occurred in Florida, the action was governed by the Florida Wrongful Death Act, section 768.16 . . .