Taming the Wolf: Florida’s Fifth DCA Holds the Line on Tort Reform

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal recently issued a significant decision in Wolf v. Williams, clarifying that a critical aspect of Florida’s momentous tort reform effort, Section 768.0427, is not retroactive. This ruling provides some clarity on a contentious issue, but it may not fully resolve ongoing disputes over whether the statute, which limits the admissibility of certain medical expense evidence in personal injury cases, applies to lawsuits filed before its March 2023 effective…
By: Tyson & Mendes LLP