September 18, 2006
The Florida Bar v. Francisco Ramon Rodriguez
Case Number(s):
SC03-909

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Summary:

Mr. Rodriguez represented growers suing DuPont for crop damage caused by the fungicide Benlate. After negotiating a $59 million settlement, Mr. Rodriguez entered into a confidential arrangement with DuPont that earned his firm $6.4 million. The Florida Bar alleged this was a conflict of interest. The referee agreed. Mr. Rodriguez argues this Court should dismiss the case. The Bar argues he should be made to forfeit the $1.6 million he earned.