Legal Opinion

Blocker v. Chance Hauling & Paving Co

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided February 3, 1983No. AM-468Published

1Opinion of the Court

MILLS, Judge.

This case arises from the same tragic accident described in Blocker v. Wynn, 425 So.2d 166 (Fla. 1st DCA, 1983). Following his unsuccessful attempt to have the jury assess relative fault between Blocker and Chance Hauling and Paving Company, Wynn’s employer, Blocker filed a contribution action. The trial court granted summary judgment for defendants based on Section 440.11, Florida Statutes (1981). We affirm.

*71As recognized by the trial court and all the parties, Section 440.11 applies and its constitutionality was upheld in Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Company v. Smith, 359 So.2d…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Houdaille Industries, Inc. v. EdwardsSupreme Court of Florida · 1979
  2. Walker & LaBerge, Inc. v. HalliganSupreme Court of Florida · 1977
  3. Seaboard Coast Line RR Co. v. SmithSupreme Court of Florida · 1978
  4. Sunspan Eng. & Const. Co. v. SPRING-LOCK SCAFFOLD. CO.Supreme Court of Florida · 1975
  5. Blocker v. WynnDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1983

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