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Negligence Doctrine: Pure Comparative Negligence

Circuit # 11

Med Pay Subrogation - Yes

PIP Subrogation - No


Statute of Limitations

Statute of Repose: Products 12 years
Statute of Repose: Real Property 15 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

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