The Shores of Panama Case: When Directors Serve the Wrong Master
In February of 2016, a federal jury in Tallahassee returned an $11.9 million verdict that included $10 million in punitive damages for a Florida condominium association against four of its former directors for breach of fiduciary duty. This presentation by trial counsel for the association examines the facts that led to the verdict, how the case was prepared and presented, and the national implications of the verdict.
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Special Note: This program is a recorded education session from the 2017 CAI Law Seminar.
Duration: 1 hour
Program Description
In February of 2016, a federal jury in Tallahassee returned an $11.9 million verdict that included $10 million in punitive damages for a Florida condominium association against four of its former directors for breach of fiduciary duty. This presentation by trial counsel for the association examines the facts that led to the verdict, how the case was prepared and presented, and the national implications of the verdict.
Speakers:
John Townsend, Attorney, Becker and Poliakoff PA, has practiced law in Florida for 35 years. His practice has included general civil litigation and, since joining Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. in 2005, has principally involved community association related litigation. He has more than 30 reported cases and has tried jury and non-jury cases in the state courts of Florida and Federal Court.
Continuing Education Credit
This program provides 1 credit toward:
- Certified Manager of Community Associations recertification
- Association Management Specialist redesignation
- Professional Community Association Manager redesignation
To earn credit, you must be personally registered for this program and print the certificate of completion to document your participation.
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