by Alan Sackrin | Mar 7, 2023 | Defamation, FAQs
According to Florida law, statements of pure opinion cannot constitute actionable defamation: Eastern’s position is that the foregoing statements by Ashlock are statements of opinion, not of fact, and as such cannot form the basis for an action for defamation....
by Alan Sackrin | Mar 7, 2023 | FAQs, Slip and Falls
The first procedural step of filing a slip and fall lawsuit is the preparation of a complaint, which sets forth the details of your case including the facts and circumstances surrounding your accident, the damages or injuries you sustained, your legal claim (i.e.,...
by Alan Sackrin | Feb 21, 2023 | FAQs, Premises Liability, Slip and Falls
According to Florida case law, there is no duty to warn one of open and obvious hazards: There is no evidence that sheetrock per se is inherently dangerous. Whatever danger existed by reason of its weight was quite obvious to and actually encountered by Mrs. Dyke in...
by Alan Sackrin | Jul 13, 2016 | Dog Bites, FAQs, Injury
Updated: 5/5/23 According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, the term “owner” does not include a kennel owner or a veterinarian who undertakes care, custody, and control of the dog under an agreement with the actual owner. See: Wipperfurth v....
by Alan Sackrin | Jul 11, 2016 | FAQs, Injury, Premises Liability
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, an owner of a body of water, is not required to fence it, post guards, or put up signs in areas that are not designed for swimming. This is true even in the case of children, unless there is some unusual...
by Alan Sackrin | Jun 29, 2016 | FAQs, Hotel Injuries, Injury, Premises Liability
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, a person entering a hotel’s premises without authority to use the swimming pool cannot change their status from trespasser to invitee by befriending or conversing with the hotel guests. QUICK FACT:...
