Florida

Negligence Doctrine: Pure Comparative Negligence
Circuit # 11

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Med Pay Subrogation - Yes
PIP Subrogation - No

Statute of Limitations

  • Statute of Repose: Products 12 years
  • Statute of Repose: Real Property 10 years
  • Breach of Contract (Written) 5 years
  • Personal Property 4 years
  • Personal Injury 4 years
    • Wrongful Death 2 years
    • Medical Malpractice 2 years
  • Warranty 4 years
    • Breach of Express Warranty 5 years

Able to Pursue Owner

Sue Owner for Negligence – YES
Suspend Owner’s License – YES

Deductible Reimbursement

Pro Rata State

Automobile insurer will not be held to have violated made-whole doctrine where it returns to its contributorily negligent insured a properly calculated pro rated portion of insured’s collision deductible after recovery in subrogation action

Garnishment

YES*
(Note: ALL states allow garnishment for child support, alimony, taxes and federal student loans)

Very strict procedures for garnishment: Florida Statutes §222.11 offers a significant exemption to wage garnishment known as the “head of family” exemption. The judgment creditor is required to serve a notice of rights to the defendant upon receipt of the employees answer with a form for the defendant to fill out to claim exemptions

Parental Responsibility

Minor (Under 18)
Dollar Limit on Parents’ Liability

  • No Limits for Auto
  • Actual Damages/No Limits for Vandalism

Liable for willful destruction or theft of property; Person verifying driver’s license jointly and severally liable

Subrogation by Landlord's Carrier against Tenant

Not clear, look to lease

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