768.10 – Pits and holes not to be left open.
768.10 Pits and holes not to be left open.—It is not lawful for any company or individual to leave open any pit or other hole outside of an enclosure of a greater depth and breadth than 2 feet; provided, however, such pit or hole may be left open by enclosing the same with a fence or […]
768.0425 – Damages in actions against contractors for injuries sustained from negligence, malfeasance, or misfeasance.
768.0425 Damages in actions against contractors for injuries sustained from negligence, malfeasance, or misfeasance.— (1) For purposes of this section only, the term “contractor” means any person who contracts to perform any construction or building service which is regulated by any state or local law, including, but not limited to, chapters 489 and 633; and the term […]
768.11 – Pits and holes; measure of damages.
768.11 Pits and holes; measure of damages.—Any company or individual who may leave open pits or other holes contrary to the provisions of s. 768.10 shall be liable in damages to any person injured thereby in an amount double the actual damages sustained, which may be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction. History.—s. 2, ch. […]
768.043 – Remittitur and additur actions arising out of operation of motor vehicles.
768.043 Remittitur and additur actions arising out of operation of motor vehicles.— (1) In any action for the recovery of damages based on personal injury or wrongful death arising out of the operation of a motor vehicle, whether in tort or in contract, wherein the trier of fact determines that liability exists on the part of the […]
768.12 – Motor vehicle colliding with any animal at large on a public highway.
768.12 Motor vehicle colliding with any animal at large on a public highway.—Whenever a motor vehicle collides with any animal at large on a public highway of this state, and the operator of the motor vehicle dies as a result of the collision, the owner of such animal shall have no cause of action against the […]
768.07 – Railroad liability for injury to employees.
768.07 Railroad liability for injury to employees.—If any person is injured by a railroad company by the running of the locomotives or cars, or other machinery of such company, the person being at the time of such injury an employee of the company, and the damage was caused by negligence of another employee, and without fault […]
768.0705 – Limitation on premises liability.
768.0705 Limitation on premises liability.—The owner or operator of a convenience business that substantially implements the applicable security measures listed in ss. 812.173 and 812.174 shall gain a presumption against liability in connection with criminal acts that occur on the premises and that are committed by third parties who are not employees or agents of the […]
768.075 – Immunity from liability for injury to trespassers on real property.
768.075 Immunity from liability for injury to trespassers on real property.— (1) A person or organization owning or controlling an interest in real property, or an agent of such person or organization, shall not be held liable for any civil damages for death of or injury or damage to a trespasser upon the property when such trespasser […]
768.0755 – Premises liability for transitory foreign substances in a business establishment.
768.0755 Premises liability for transitory foreign substances in a business establishment.— (1) If a person slips and falls on a transitory foreign substance in a business establishment, the injured person must prove that the business establishment had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and should have taken action to remedy it. Constructive knowledge may be […]
768.08 – Liability of corporations having relief department for injury to employees; contracts in violation of act void.
768.08 Liability of corporations having relief department for injury to employees; contracts in violation of act void.—Any person, association of persons, or corporation that has, or shall hereafter have, a relief department for the benefit of their or its employees, or which shall contribute any money or other thing of value to any relief society or […]