Florida Legal Blog
Florida Civil Theft Claims: How to Prove Civil Theft, Defend Against It, and Recover Damages
Florida civil theft is not just another way to describe an unpaid debt or broken contract. To prove civil theft, a plaintiff must establish statutory theft, criminal intent, and damages by clear and convincing evidence—and must satisfy Florida’s presuit demand requirement before filing suit.
Florida Invasion of Privacy Claims: What You Must Prove, Common Defenses, and Available Damages
Florida invasion of privacy claims are fact-specific. A plaintiff must identify the correct privacy theory, prove the invasion was legally actionable, preserve the evidence, and be prepared for defenses involving consent, public concern, public records, commercial use, and the First Amendment.
Florida Defamation Claims: What You Must Prove, Common Defenses, and Damages
False statements can destroy a person’s reputation, career, business relationships, and credibility. Florida defamation law provides remedies for libel and slander, but successful claims require proof of specific legal elements, careful evidence preservation, and a strategic response to common defenses.