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Filing # 81880695 E-Filed 12/10/2018 02:40:07 PM
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15™ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
Div.:
ERROLL INNISS,
vs.
THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL,
A division of FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY
SAFETY & MOTOR VEHICLES, an Agency of the
State of Florida, and
TROOPER RICKY LEE MAYO,
Defendants.
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COMPLAINT
COME(S) NOW, the Plaintiff, ERROLL INNISS (hereinafter “Plaintiff”), by and through
the undersigned counsel and sue the Defendant(s), THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL, A
division of FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY & MOTOR VEHICLES, an
Agency of the State of Florida (hereinafter “FHP”) and TROOPER RICKY LEE MAYO
(hereinafter “MAYO”) and in support thereof states as follows:
JURISDICTION & GENERAL ALLEGATIONS
1. That the instant action is for money damages in excess of Fifteen Thousand Dollars
($15,000.00) and meets the jurisdictional limits of this court.
2. That at all times material hereto, the Plaintiff was and is located in Palm Beach
County, Florida.
3. At all times material hereto, FHP was and is located in Leon County, Florida and
maintains offices in Paim Beach County, Fiorida.
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Hillsborough County, Florida and is otherwise sui juris.
5. That at all times material hereto, all actions relevant hereto took place in Palm Beach
County, Florida.
6. On or about April 18, 2016, Defendant, FHP owned a 2012 Dodge Charger bearing
license plate number: FHP113 with VIN: 2C3CDXAT1CH226605 (hereinafter the “Auto”).
7. On or about April 18, 2016, Defendant, MAYO was employed by Defendant, FHP
and was the driver of the Auto.
8. On or about April 18, 2016, Plaintiff was the driver of a 2006 GMC Envoy headed
northbound on State Road 7 (US 441) near the Old Hammock Way Intersection in Royal Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida.
9. At said time and place, Defendant, MAYO, also headed northbound on State Road
7 (US 441) near the Old Hammock Way Intersection in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach County,
Florida, collided with the vehicle in which Plaintiff was driving.
10. Venue is proper in Palm Beach County because the acts and omissions referred to
herein occurred in Palm Beach County, Fiorida and FHP maintains business offices in Paim Beach
County, Florida.
ll. On or about September 26, 2016, Plaintiff served written notice of the claim upon
Defendant, FHP by certified mail, return receipt requested in accordance with §768.28, Fla. Stat.
Defendant, FHP received this notice on January 17, 2017. A true and correct copy of the notice
and return receipt is attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference.
12. Defendant, FHP has denied Plaintiff's claims.
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Page 2 of 7immunity for this cause of action.
14. All conditions precedent to bringing this cause of action have occurred, or have
been performed, excused, discharged, satisfied or waived.
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PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM FOR
NEGLIGENCE AGAINST DEFENDANT, FHP
15. Plaintiff adopts by reference paragraphs | through 14 above by reference as though
fully set forth herein.
16. On April 18, 2016, the Defendant, FHP, owned the “Auto”.
17. On April 18, 2016, the Defendant, FHP, expressly and/or impliedly permitted,
allowed, and/or authorized, the Defendant, MAYO, the use of the “Auto.”
18. On April 18, 2016, with the permission of the Defendant, FHP, Defendant,
Defendant, MAYO, headed northbound on State Road 7 (US 441) near the Old Hammock Way
Intersection in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, negligently operated and/or
maintained the “Auto” and collided with the vehicle in which Plaintiff was driving.
19. As aresult of said accident, the Plaintiff suffered permanent bodily injury, resulting
pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, ioss of capacity for the enjoyment of
life, expense of hospitalization, medical and nursing care and treatment, an aggravation of a pre-
existing condition, lost wages and the loss of the ability to earn money in the future. The losses
are permanent and continuing. The Plaintiff shall suffer additional losses in the future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment for damages against the Defendant, FHP, in
an amount in excess of the jurisdictional limits of this Court, together with his costs and for any
and all further relief this Court deems just and proper.
Page 3 of 7COUNT II
20. The Plaintiff adopts paragraphs | through 14 above by reference as though fully set
forth herein.
21. On or about April 18, 2016, Plaintiff was the driver of a 2006 GMC Envoy headed
northbound on State Road 7 (US 441) near the Old Hammock Way Intersection in Royal Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida.
22. At said time and place, Defendant, MAYO collided with the vehicle in which
Plaintiff was driving.
23. As a result, Plaintiff sustained permanent bodily injury, resulting pain and
suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life,
expense of hospitalization, medical and nursing care and treatment, an aggravation of a pre-
existing condition, loss of income, and loss of ability to earn income in the future. The losses are
permanent and continuing. The Plaintiff shall suffer additional losses in the future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment for damages against the Defendant, MAYO
in an amount in excess of the jurisdictionai iimits of this Court, and for any and ail further reitef
this Court deems just and proper.
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PLAINTIFF, CLARK’S CLAIM FOR
NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT AGAINST DEFENDANT, FHP
24. — The Plaintiff adopts by reference paragraphs | through 14 herein as though fully
set forth.
25. On April 18, 2016, Defendant, FHP allowed Defendant, MAYO to use the “Auto”.
26. On that date, Defendant, FHP knew, or had reason to know, that Defendant, MAYO
Page 4 of 7would use the Auto in a manner involving unreasonable risk of physical harm to himself and
others, including the Plaintiff, since:
a. On or about August 10, 1999, Defendant, MAYO was cited for careless driving, a
violation of Florida Statute § 316.1925;
b. Onor about July 25, 2002, Defendant, MAYO was cited for failure to use due care;
c. On or about September 22, 2002, Defendant, MAYO was cited for failure to use a
seat belt;
d. On or about January 31, 2003, Defendant, MAYO was cited for unlawful speed, a
violation of Florida Statute § 316.183;
e. On or about April 9, 2003, Defendant, MAYO was cited for unlawful speed, a
violation of Florida Statute § 316.183;
f. On or about July 1, 2003, Defendant, MAYO was cited for unlawful speed, a
violation of Florida Statute § 316.183;
g. On or about October 22, 2003, Defendant, MAYO was cited for unlawful speed, a
violation of Florida Statute § 316.183;
h. Gnor about June 3, 2004, Defendant, MAYO was cited for fatiure to obey a traffic
control device, a violation of Florida Statute § 316.074(1);
i. On or about June 15, 2004, Defendant, MAYO was cited for unlawful speed, a
violation of Florida Statute § 316.183;
j- On or about July 9, 2004, Defendant, MAYO was cited for unlawful speed, a
violation of Florida Statute § 316.183;
k. On or about April 28, 2005, Defendant, MAYO was cited for unlawful speed, a
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Page 5 of 71. Onor about September 14, 2005, Defendant, MAYO was cited for careless driving,
a violation of Florida Statute § 316.1925;
27. As a result of Defendant, FHP negligently entrusting the Auto to Defendant,
MAYO, the Plaintiff sustained permanent bodily injury, resulting pain and suffering, disability,
disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, expense of
hospitalization, medical and nursing care and treatment, an aggravation of a pre-existing condition,
loss of income, and loss of ability to earn income in the future. The losses are permanent and
continuing. The Plaintiff shall suffer additional losses in the future.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands judgment for damages according to law against
Defendant, FHP, in an amount in excess of the jurisdictional limits of this Court, and for any and
all further relief this Court deems just and proper.
PLAINTIFF DEMANDS TRIAL BY JURY ON ALL ISSUES SO TRIABLE.
Dated: December 10, 2018
Respectfully submitted,
STEINBERG | LAW, P.A.
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10 S.E. 1% Avenue, Ste. C.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Telephone: (561) 630-0053
Facsimile: (561) 594-1838
E-Mail:_brett@pbrettsteinberglaw.com
steinberglawservice@gmail.com
By: /s/ Brett. Stetaterg
Brett M. Steinberg, Esquire
Florida Bar No.: 11677
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ATTORNEYS AT Law
OFFICES RePLy To: WEST PaLM BEACH
September 26, 2016
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, Re: Our Client : Errol Inniss
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recording devices in the event that they are removed from your vehicle.
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return such evidence.
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