Legal Opinion
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of South Florida v. Bermudez
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided July 2, 2014No. 3D13-2153PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLogue, J.
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of South Florida appeals from a final judgment of $4.1 million. We reverse.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
This matter began when Carlos Bermu-dez sued two members of the Tribe, Tammy Gwen Billie and Jimmie Bert, for damages resulting from a tragic automobile accident in which a car driven by Billie and owned by Bert crashed into Bermudez’s car, killing Bermudez’s wife and injuring Bermudez and his son. Following a jury verdict, a final judgment was entered against Billie and Bert for $3.177 million on August 5, 2009. The Tribe was not a party when the final…
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