Florida Patient's Comp. Fund v. Tillman

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida affirmed the trial court on most issues, held that Dr. Waxman's statute‑of‑limitations defense was improper, upheld the jury verdict on comparative negligence, denied attorney's fees, declared section 768.54 unconstitutional, barred recovery from the Patient's Compensation Fund under the two‑year limitations period, and remanded for further proceedings.