Friedrich v. Fetterman & Associates, P.A.

I respectfully dissent because I conclude that the Fourth District’s decision does not conflict with any of the cases cited by the majority. Therefore, there is no basis for this Court to exercise jurisdiction.

In Cox v. St. Josephs Hospital, 71 So.3d 795, 801 (Fla.2011), this Court set forth the standard for a directed verdict, explaining that a defendant is entitled to a directed verdict when “the plaintiff has failed to provide evidence that the negligent act more likely than not caused the injury.” This Court has explained that this means the plaintiff

must introduce evidence which affords…