Harrison-French v. Elmore ex rel. Elmore

FLETCHER, Judge.

Loraine Harrison (a/k/a Loraine Harrison-French) was sued by Gwendolyn Elmore, individually and as mother and next friend of Jackie Elmore, for damages alleged to have resulted from the negligent operation of Harrison’s automobile by Albert Washington (also named as defendant by Elmore). During the pendency of the action Harrison died and her defense attorney appropriately filed and served a suggestion of death. Pursuant to Rule 1.260(a)(1), Florida Rules of Civil Procedure,1 a motion was in order for substitution of the proper parties (or dismissal as to the deceased party if…