Copeland v. Buswell
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1Opinion of the Court
KHOUZAM, Judge.
Pauline Copeland, as personal representative of the Estate of Willie F. Hogue (the Estate), appeals a final judgment entered against Wayne R. Buswell and Pateo Transport, Inc. 1 The trial court found that Mr. Buswell and Pateo Transport were liable for damages caused by the injury resulting in the death of Willie F. Hogue. The court awarded the Estate a portion of the damages sought on its behalf in a wrongful death action. The personal representative argues that the trial court erred by denying the Estate’s claim for damages for medical expenses incurred by the decedent, Mr.…
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