FL District Court of Appeal Opinions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

State of Florida v. Francisco Suarez - Appellate Court Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of State of Florida v. Francisco Suarez on March 4, 2026. The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision in docket number 3D2024-1931.

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.

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'.