Black Diamond Properties, Inc. v. Haines

Black Diamond Properties, Inc. (Black Diamond) appeals the final order entered by the trial court denying its motion seeking prevailing party attorney’s fees and costs against William Bristol, a plaintiff below who voluntarily dismissed his claims against Black Diamond. Determining that Black Diamond is entitled to recover certain attorney’s fees and costs as a prevailing party, we reverse.

A group of plaintiffs, including William Bristol, filed a complaint against Black Diamond asserting three claims: (1) misleading advertising under section 817.41 of the Florida Statutes, (2) deceptive and…