Narrative Opinion Summary
The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the final order of the Florida Board of Massage Therapy in the case of Serenity Spa, LLC v. Department of Health. The decision was rendered on September 10, 2021, with Judges Lewis, Makar, and Bilbrey concurring. The ruling is not final until any timely motions are disposed of, as per Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. The appellant, represented by Richard E. Ramsey and Natasa Glisic of Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy Ford, P.A., faced the appellee, represented by Louise R. Wilhite-St. Laurent and Sarah Young Hodges from the Florida Department of Health.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Agency Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the final order of the Florida Board of Massage Therapy, indicating that the appellate court found no reversible error in the board's decision.
Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the final order of the Florida Board of Massage Therapy in the case of Serenity Spa, LLC v. Department of Health.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The ruling of the appellate court is not considered final until any timely filed motions are resolved, reinforcing the procedural rule regarding the finality of appellate decisions.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until any timely motions are disposed of, as per Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.