M. Stephen Smith

Notable Cases: Bastida v. Batchelor: 418 So. 2d 297 (Fla. App. 3 Dist., 1982); Airline shareholder dispute. Improper directed verdict at trial reversed.; Florida Power & Light Co. v. Allis Chalmers Corp.: 893 F.2d 1313 (C.A.11 (Fla.),1990); Summary judgment in favor of electric transformer manufacturer affirmed in a poly chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) cleanup contribution action under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).; Begley v. Truly Nolan Exterminating, Inc.: 573 So. 2d 1038 (Fla. App. 3 Dist., 1991); Summary judgment in favor of a pesticide manufacturer. First Florida decision upholding federal preemption under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).; Miller v. Selden: 591 So. 2d 1063 (Fla. App. 4 Dist., 1991); Judgment entered in favor of accountant client against former member of medical limited partnership.; Chesterton v. Fisher: 655 So. 2d 170 (Fla. App. 3 Dist., 1995); Judgment against asbestos product manufacturer reversed. Subsequent favorable settlement.; Bankers Trust Realty, Inc. v. Kluger: 672 So. 2d 897 (Fla. App. 3 Dist., 1996); Legal malpractice complaint dismissed for failure to state a claim.; Garlock, Inc. v. Harriman: 665 So. 2d 1116 (Fla. App. 3 Dist., 1996); Judgment against asbestos products manufacturer reversed for improper jury instruction. Subsequent settlement very favorable.; Rucker v. Garlock, Inc.: 672 So. 2d 100 (Fla. App. 3 Dist., 1996); Defense verdict in favor of asbestos products manufacturer affirmed in a case where defendant manufacturer's defenses were stricken.; Broderick v. Danek Medical, Inc.: 1999 WL 1062135 (S.D. Fla.); Summary Judgment in favor of defendant manufacturer/distributor of orthopedic bone screws (Federal MDL, ED PA.).; Casamassina v. U.S. Life Ins. Co. in City of New York: 958 So. 2d 1093 (Fla. App. 4 Dist., 2007); Summary judgment finding of no duty in favor of medical agent of life insurance co. affirmed.