Scott A. Shelton

Representative Matters: Norman v. Alvarez, Mobile One Restoration and Progressive: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $2 Million +; Date: 2026; Summary: This uninsured motorist case arose from a motor vehicle accident involving a total loss and alleged orthopedic injuries, including an ankle fracture. During trial, a mid-trial deposition of Plaintiff's treating physician took place by the defense which undermined key aspects of the Plaintiff's allegations and supported the defense's position on causation and treatment. Shortly thereafter, Plaintiff accepted the previously tendered $40,000 policy limits, which had been offered long before trial, resolving the case without a verdict.; Jenkins v. A Chair Affair, Inc.: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $7 Million +; Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2026; Summary: Motor vehicle accident arising from a May 4, 2023 collision in Hillsborough County. Liability was admitted by the Defendant and the cause was tried solely on causation. The jury found that Defendants' negligence was not a legal cause of Plaintiff's claimed injuries and returned a complete defense verdict.; Williams v. Madison: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $3 Million +; Verdict: $123,000 (near amount suggested by defense and less than Defendant's PFS); Date: 2026; Summary: This was an admitted liability motor vehicle case that was tried on causation / damages only Plaintiff had an immediate on-set of pain and subsequently underwent surgery to her shoulder as well as procedures to her neck and back. This post-tort reform case resulted in Plaintiff boarding approximately $63,000 in past medical expenses and Plaintiff requested over $800,000 through a Life Care Plan. The jury awarded Plaintiff's past medical expenses and a small fraction of the requested future medical expenses. The jury also found Plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury which resulted in no money for pain and suffering. The verdict was slightly above the amount suggested by the defense during closing arguments and lower than Defendant's expired Proposal for Settlement.; Martinez v. Gar Shing Realty Corp: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $6.1 Million +; Verdict: $0 - Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2025; Summary: Slip and fall case where Plaintiff shattered his knee after falling in Defendant's parking lot and immediately underwent surgery. Plaintiff asked for over $6 million before the jury returned a complete defense verdict.; Paulus v. Washington: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $2 Million +; Verdict: $10,000 (Defense Win; reduced to $0 after set-offs); Date: 2025; Summary: Rejected tender case following an admitted liability auto accident. Plaintiff alleged extensive neck and back injuries and underwent surgery. Jury awarded $10,000, later reduced to $0.; Howard v. Smith and Jeri: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1 Million; Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2025; Summary: Slip and fall incident in client's kitchen in Palm Beach County. Plaintiff sought just under $1 million in closing arguments. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.; Gillette v. Archway International, Inc.: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $4 Million +; Verdict: $17,000 Verdict; 50% Comparative Fault; Net Zero (Defense Win); Date: 2025; Summary: Plaintiff alleged injury after stepping on a nail following Defendant's roof renovation. Jury found Plaintiff 50% negligent and awarded limited past damages with no future damages.; Murphy v. Suncoast Laundromats: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.4 Million; Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2024; Summary: Slip and fall at laundromat with alleged neck and back injuries requiring surgery. Plaintiff boarded $240,000 in past medical bills. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.; Goods v. ABG 13 LLC: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $500,000 +; Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2024; Summary: Plaintiff alleged toxic mold exposure at apartment complex causing respiratory issues and loss of a singing career. Jury found no breach of lease and returned a defense verdict.; Spears v. Storage Strategies: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $3 Million +; Verdict: $94,000+ (Defense Win); Date: 2024; Summary: Rear-end collision involving a motorcycle. Plaintiff boarded approximately $210,000 in past medical expenses. Jury awarded past medical expenses only, with no future medical care or pain and suffering.; Bennett v. Raulerson: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $500,000 +; Verdict: $11,000; Date: 2024; Summary: Rear-end collision involving a disabled plaintiff. Liability was admitted but causation was contested. Jury awarded approximately $11,000.; Martin v. Gil: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.5 Million +; Verdict: $0 - Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2024; Summary: Alleged side-swipe collision with significant vehicle damage and claimed future medical expenses exceeding $800,000. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.; Hernandez v. Progressive: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.6 Million; Verdict: $0; Date: 2024; Summary: Rear-end collision with approximately $220,000 in past medical expenses. Jury found Defendant's admitted negligence was not the legal cause of Plaintiff's injuries.; Hancock v. Florida Farm Bureau: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $13.5 Million; Verdict: $0; Date: 2024; Summary: Bad faith case arising from a fatal bicycle accident. Jury found the carrier's alleged bad faith was not the legal cause of the excess judgment.; O'Neil v. Seascape Towers: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.7 Million; Verdict: $12,000; Date: 2024; Summary: Trip and fall at a condominium resulting in leg and foot surgery. Jury awarded $12,000.; Silvestri v. Allstate: Plaintiff's Requested Award: Just under $1 Million; Verdict: $172,000 (Past Medical Expenses Only; Below Pre-Trial Offer/PFS); Date: 2023; Summary: Rear-end accident with emergency room treatment. Jury awarded only past medical expenses and found no permanent injury.; Ruiz v. Colexpress: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.6 Million; Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2023; Summary: Rear-end collision with admitted liability and cervical fusion surgery. Jury found Defendant's negligence was not the legal cause of Plaintiff's injuries.; Jundi v. Robinson: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.1 Million; Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2023; Summary: Admitted liability motor vehicle accident with alleged surgical neck and back injuries. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.; Dominguez v. Preferred Materials: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $700,000 +; Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2023; Summary: Alleged lane-change collision involving a commercial vehicle on I-4. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.; Stenike v. Young's Garbage Service: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $700,000; Verdict: $3,335; Net Zero After Set-Off; Date: 2023; Summary: Head-on collision involving a commercial garbage truck. Liability was admitted, but causation and damages were disputed. Jury awarded $3,335.; Diaz v. NASCAR: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $650,000; Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2023; Summary: Vendor injury at speedway resulting in partial finger amputation. Defense called no experts. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.; Irvin v. Winn-Dixie: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $2 Million +; Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2022; Summary: Slip and fall captured on surveillance video with approximately $300,000 in medical bills. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.; Brown v. Camuy Genesis Trucking: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $6 Million; Verdict: Approximately $234,000 (Beat Defendant's PFS); Date: 2022; Summary: Tractor-trailer rear-end collision involving neck and back surgery. Jury awarded approximately $234,000 and found no permanent injury.; Robinson v. Freeman: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $900,000; Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict; Date: 2022; Summary: Rear-end collision at a red light with admitted liability. Jury found Defendant's negligence was not the legal cause of Plaintiff's injuries.