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Fisher v. Clarizio

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided June 30, 1999No. Nos. 98-2403, 98-2422Published

1Opinion of the Court

OWEN, WILLIAM C., Jr., Senior Judge.

The plaintiffs in an automobile personal injury action settled with two of the several co-defendants, dismissing them and executing a release. The remaining defendants prevailed on the court to dismiss them on the strength of the release, precipitating this appeal. We reverse.

A television news team consisting of Laura Clarizio, James K. Hays, and Chip Osowaski sought to interview a neighbor of Mr. Charles Fisher. The neighbor, not wishing to be interviewed, enlisted the aid of Fisher to assist in ridding her of the nuisance. The news team withdrew,…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Hurt v. Leatherby Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1980
  2. JFK Medical Center, Inc. v. PriceSupreme Court of Florida · 1994
  3. Hester v. GatlinDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1976
  4. Alexander v. KirkhamDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1978
  5. Sheen v. LyonSupreme Court of Florida · 1986

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