James v. Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District

Plaintiff, who was injured in an accident allegedly caused by the respondent, has filed a petition for mandamus or certiorari arguing that the trial court has denied plaintiff her right to inspect the public records of the defendant under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

Plaintiff initially sought production of documents through discovery, but then recognized that she would have greater access to defendant’s records under Chapter 119. Because she is not able to identify with specificity all of the defendant’s records which would pertain to its liability involving the condition of a road,…