Hurt v. Kitroser

Appellants, all individuals and non-residents of Florida, challenge an order of the trial court denying their motions to quash service and to dismiss the wrongful death complaint filed against them for lack of personal jurisdiction. The complaint alleges that appellants were negligent while in Florida conducting business on behalf of their corporate employer. Because the so-called “corporate shield doctrine” is applicable, we must conclude that no personal jurisdiction exists over appellants and reverse.

The relevant jurisdictional facts are contained in the complaint and the uncontested…