Narrative Opinion Summary
Dorothy Lorraine Gilbert, as the personal representative of Hoyt Champ Clark's estate, appeals a summary final judgment that favored Rayford Lee Waldron, who claimed immunity from suit due to his workers' compensation insurance for Clark, citing Florida Statute 440.10(1)(a). The appellate court reverses the summary judgment, stating that multiple factual issues remain unresolved and that Waldron is not entitled to judgment as a matter of law based on the current record. The case is reversed and remanded for further proceedings. Judges Thompson, Griffin, and Palmer concur with the decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Summary Judgment Reversalsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The summary judgment in favor of the defendant was reversed due to unresolved factual disputes, necessitating further proceedings.
Reasoning: The appellate court reverses the summary judgment, stating that multiple factual issues remain unresolved and that Waldron is not entitled to judgment as a matter of law based on the current record.
Workers' Compensation Immunity under Florida Statute 440.10(1)(a)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court found that the defendant's claim of immunity under the workers' compensation statute could not be upheld because there were unresolved factual issues.
Reasoning: The appellate court reverses the summary judgment, stating that multiple factual issues remain unresolved and that Waldron is not entitled to judgment as a matter of law based on the current record.