Richardson v. Everbank

Susan Richardson appeals a final judgment in favor of plaintiff below, Everbank, in an action arising from a series of commercial loans issued by its predecessor, Bank of Florida (hereinafter “the bank”). Among other points raised on appeal, Mrs.1 Richardson alleges that the bank discriminated against her on the basis of her marital status by requiring her to sign guarantees for the loans, thereby rendering the guarantees unenforceable. Because the trial court’s finding of no discrimination is supported by competent, substantial evidence, we affirm.

The subject loans were issued to Lefta…