La Cava & Jacobson, P.A.

Jason Azzarone and Kari Jacobson obtained a defense verdict in a negligence case

Jason Azzarone and Kari Jacobson obtained a defense verdict in a negligence case against a major hotel chain in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. The Plaintiff alleged that the hotel was negligent in the design and maintenance of its docks, resulting in the sinking of his yacht. The Defendant maintained that the docks were properly designed and maintained, and further argued that the incident was caused by an Act of God. Following a five day trial, the jury returned a verdict, agreeing that the incident was caused by an Act of God.