Baratta v. Bradford Electric, Inc.

Joseph Baratta appeals from the trial court’s order granting Bradford Electric Inc.’s Motion for Enforcement of Settlement. The settlement arose from a personal injury negligence action brought by Baratta against Bradford and Eicon Electrical Contractors Corp. Eicon Electrical Contractors Corp. is not a party to this appeal. The settlement offer by Bradford Electric was made pursuant to section 768.79, Florida Statutes (2008), and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442 as a proposal for settlement. Baratta contends that because the proposal for settlement was not accepted within thirty days it…