Narrative Opinion Summary
The First District Court of Appeal of Florida addressed a petition for a writ of prohibition filed by the State of Florida, Department of Health against Bayfront HMA Medical Center, LLC (operating as Bayfront Health-St. Petersburg) and Galencare, Inc. (operating as Northside Hospital). The court dismissed the petition on January 2, 2018, with Judges Lewis, Makar, and Osterhaus concurring. The dismissal is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Legal representation for the petitioner included William Dean Hall, III, Marc W. Dunbar, and Daniel R. Russell from Jones Walker LLP, while Geoffrey D. Smith, Timothy B. Elliott, and Corinne T. Porcher from Smith Associates represented the respondent Bayfront Health-St. Petersburg.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Procedure - Dismissal of Petition for Writ of Prohibitionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court dismissed the petition for a writ of prohibition filed by the State of Florida, Department of Health, indicating that the petition did not meet the necessary criteria for issuance.
Reasoning: The court dismissed the petition on January 2, 2018, with Judges Lewis, Makar, and Osterhaus concurring.
Finality of Court Orders - Pending Motionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court's dismissal of the petition is not considered final until all timely and authorized motions under specific appellate rules are resolved.
Reasoning: The dismissal is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.
Legal Representation in Appellate Casessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case involved legal representation for both parties, demonstrating the necessity of legal counsel in appellate procedures.
Reasoning: Legal representation for the petitioner included William Dean Hall, III, Marc W. Dunbar, and Daniel R. Russell from Jones Walker LLP, while Geoffrey D. Smith, Timothy B. Elliott, and Corinne T. Porcher from Smith Associates represented the respondent Bayfront Health-St. Petersburg.