United States

Sharrod Christopher Dunston v. State of Florida - Youthful Offender Designation

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision to strike a youthful offender designation from a defendant's sentence. The court found that the designation was improperly retained after a probation revocation and subsequent adult sentencing, aligning with recent Florida Supreme Court clarifications.

First Florida International LLC v Oleg Semenov PA - Default Judgment Appeal

The Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's amended final default judgment against First Florida International, LLC, in a case involving a mistaken $300,000 wire transfer. The appellate court found no merit in the appellant's challenges to the judgment, which included damages and attorney's fees.

Unified Women's Healthcare v. Konsker - Arbitration Clauses Enforced

The Florida District Court of Appeal reversed a lower court's decision, enforcing arbitration clauses in contracts between Unified Women's Healthcare and Dr. Kenneth Konsker. The court found the arbitration clauses were not ambiguous and that Dr. Konsker's tort claims were arbitrable.

M. G. v. Department of Children and Families - Child Welfare Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of M. G. v. Department of Children and Families. The opinion, filed on March 4, 2026, pertains to a child welfare matter and was issued under docket number 2D2025-2816.

Vyas v. American Van Lines, Inc. - Jurisdiction Ruling

The Florida District Court of Appeal reversed a lower court's denial of a motion to dismiss in Vyas v. American Van Lines, Inc. The appellate court found that the lower court lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant, a New York resident, in a small claims action initiated by a Florida moving company.

N.H. v. Agency for Persons With Disabilities - Medicaid Waiver Denial

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a Medicaid waiver program application for N.H. The court found that the applicant failed to meet eligibility criteria for autism and intellectual disability, and that the issue was already decided in a prior administrative hearing.

Nataly Riera Garcia v. Discover Bank - Florida District Court of Appeal Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Nataly Riera Garcia v. Discover Bank. The case involved an appeal related to a non-final order from the County Court for Miami-Dade County. The appellate court's disposition was 'Affirmed'.

Kevin L. Smith v. State of Florida - Affirmation of Order

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a rule 3.850 motion in the case of Kevin L. Smith v. State of Florida. The court's decision was issued on March 4, 2026, with docket number 4D2025-2332.

Smith v. State of Florida - Appellate Court Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Smith v. State of Florida. The case, with docket number 2D2025-3412, was affirmed without significant new legal precedent being established.

Daniels v. State of Florida - Dismissed Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal in Daniels v. State of Florida, citing a lack of finality in the lower court's order. The dismissal is based on a prior ruling where a claim was struck as legally insufficient with leave to amend.