Harry Cruz v. Marta Perez

Cruz · Florida Third District Court of Appeal · October 1, 2025 · No. 3D24-0885

Summary

The Third District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in an appeal involving alleged fraud on the court in a personal injury action. The opinion addresses the clear-and-convincing-evidence standard, dismissal based on misrepresentations and omissions concerning prior injuries, and authentication of business records.

Holdings

  1. The circuit court's judgment is affirmed.

Questions Presented

  1. Whether the circuit court's ruling in the personal injury action should be affirmed in light of the issues concerning alleged misrepresentations or omissions and the admission or foundation of business-record evidence.

Disposition

affirmed

Cases Cited (4)

  • Goga v. Publix Supermarkets, Inc., 383 So. 3d 490, 493 (Fla. 4th DCA 2024)(followed)
  • Austin v. Liquid Distribs., Inc., 928 So. 2d 521, 521 (Fla. 3d DCA 2006)(followed)
  • Bryant v. Mezo, 226 So. 3d 254, 256 (Fla. 4th DCA 2017)(followed)
  • Morrill v. State, 184 So. 3d 541, 545 (Fla. 1st DCA 2015)(followed)

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