Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Slip and Fall Goes to Senate Floor

Senate Bill 1224 (Gardiner) will skip the last Senate Committee stop and head directly to the Senate floor for consideration. This should occur on Thursday, March 25.

This bill would essentially restore Florida law to what existed prior to 2001, when the Florida Supreme Court and the Florida Legislature removed actual or constructive knowledge as requirement for slip and fall lawsuits. This has resulted in an increase in lawsuits and costs for Florida businesses.

The trial lawyers are fighting the business community on this issue.

Please contact your Senator today and express your support of Senate Bill 1224, a priority bill for the Florida Attractions Association.

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