FL District Court of Appeal Opinions

William E. Coleman, Jr. v. State of Florida - Affirmed

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in William E. Coleman, Jr. v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued its opinion on March 4, 2026, with docket number 3D2026-0003.

Michael LaMantia v. Town of Bay Harbor Islands - Appellate Court Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of Michael LaMantia v. Town of Bay Harbor Islands on March 4, 2026. The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision in this appellate case.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Orr v. State of Florida - Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

The District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Grant D. Orr. The court cited a prior ruling that a criminal defendant generally cannot proceed pro se while represented by counsel.

Manuel Prieguez v. Alex Diaz de la Portilla - Appellate Court Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of Manuel Prieguez v. Alex Diaz de la Portilla on March 4, 2026. The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision, citing legislative immunity for city commissioners acting in a legislative capacity.