Proportionality in Practice: How Florida’s New Discovery Standard Reframes Product Liability Litigation

In 2024, the Florida Supreme Court changed the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, aligning them with federal standards in many areas. One of those areas was the scope of discovery. What was once an expansive often burdensome process now requires parties to show that the scope of requested discovery is proportional to the needs of the case. While Florida litigants adjust to the changes, this article highlights the product liability space and the effects of the proportionality standard on…
By: Rumberger | Kirk