October 11, 2013
Visiting Nurse Association of Florida, Inc. v. Jupiter Medical Center, Inc.
Case Number(s):
SC11-2468
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Summary:

The Visiting Nurse Association filed an arbitration claim against Jupiter Medical Center, alleging breach of contract. After arbitration, the nurses association was awarded damages. The medical center challenged the award in court, arguing the arbitration panel had illegally interpreted the contract. The trial court confirmed the award but the Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled the legality of the contract must be determined by a court before enforcing an award based on the contract. The nurses association seeks review by this Court, arguing conflict with previous case law.