Vance v. Tire Engineering & Distribution, LLC

KELLY, Judge.

In these consolidated appeals, Sam Vance appeals the default final judgment entered against him and in favor of Tire Engineering and Distribution, LLC, (TED), as well as the order awarding TED exemplary damages and attorney’s fees and costs. He argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction. We agree and reverse.

TED is a Florida limited liability company with its principal place of business in Florida. TED does business as Alpha Tyre Systems and Alpha Mining Systems. TED is a joint venture between BCATCO ARL,…