Tampa Service Co. v. Hartigan

Tampa Service Company appeals from the trial court’s non-final order granting class certification in this action filed under Florida’s Labor Pool Act. Appellant seeks reversal of the class certification order, contending that it does not conform to the procedural requirements of Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.220. It also argues that the plaintiff, whom the trial court appointed as the designated class representative, cannot adequately serve as the fiduciary for the class members. We disagree as to both points and affirm the order on these grounds.

The plaintiff, Robert Hartigan, filed a…