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Fla. Stat. § 769.04 (2025)

Doctrine of “assumption of risk” abrogated.

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769.04 Doctrine of “assumption of risk” abrogated.The doctrine of “assumption of risk” shall not obtain in any case arising under the provisions of this chapter, where the injury or death was attributable to the negligence of the employer, his or her agents or servants.
History.s. 4, ch. 6521, 1913; RGS 4974; CGL 7061; s. 1177, ch. 97-102.

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