DFC Tamarac, Inc. v. Jackson ex rel. Jackson

DFC Tamarac, Inc., d/b/a Tamarac Preschool Academy (“appellant”) appeals the final order of the trial court denying its motion for attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to section 57.041, Florida Statutes (2012), and section 768.79, Florida Statutes (2012). In the trial court’s view, appellant’s proposal for settlement was ambiguous as to the identity of the offeree because it did not apportion amounts offered to be paid for the child’s claim as opposed to the mother’s separate claim. We find no ambiguity in the identification of the offeree, and reverse.

This case arose after Fatou N. Jackson…