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New Precedent: Lawyers Took Too Long, So Litigants Struck a Doomed Deal

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As the case returns to the lower court without the punitive damages claim, the ruling is a cautionary tale for businesses and individuals alike about the legal foundations of their negotiations and the evidentiary standards required for punitive damages in Florida’s courts.

February 20, 2024 at 04:55 PM

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  • The appellate court found procedural errors and deemed the allegations insufficient for punitive damages, highlighting the strict requirements for such claims in Florida law.
  • Procedural missteps cited by the appellate court included failure to attach the proposed amended complaint to its motion to amend.

In a ruling from Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal, the panel of judges voted to reverse a lower court’s decision that allowed the appellee to seek punitive damages in a legal battle against the appellant in an “arm’s-length” real estate transaction.

The case is Yatak v. La Placita Grocery of Fort Pierce.

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