Legal Opinion

Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc. v. Better Business Bureau of Palm Beach County, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided June 3, 2015No. 4D13-3916PublishedCited by 50 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtConner, J.

Caribbean Cruise appeals the trial court’s order granting the Better Business Bureau of Palm Beach County’s1 (“BBB”) motion to dismiss. After receiving an “F” grade from BBB, Caribbean Cruise filed a complaint against BBB seeking damages and injunctive relief for defamation and violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”). On appeal, Caribbean Cruise argues that the trial court erred in granting BBB’s motions to dismiss both counts. We affirm the trial court’s order dismissing Caribbean Cruise’s defamation count without discussion. However, because the trial…

2Cases cited10 opinions

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  2. Samuels v. King Motor Co. of Fort LauderdaleDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2001
  3. From v. Tallahassee Democrat, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1981
  4. Kertesz v. Net Transactions, Ltd.District Court, S.D. Florida · 2009
  5. Kelly v. Palmer, Reifler, & Associates, P.A.District Court, S.D. Florida · 2010

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3Cited by50 opinions

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  2. Christopher Ounjian v. Globoforce, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 2023
  3. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Performance Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, LLCDistrict Court, S.D. Florida · 2017
  4. Casa Dimitri Corp. v. Invicta Watch Co. of AmericaDistrict Court, S.D. Florida · 2017
  5. Philippe Calderon v. Sixt Rent A Car, LLCCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 2024

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