The McCullas sued Dr. Rell and Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Southwest Florida for medical malpractice after surgeries on Mr. McCullaâ€(TM)s foot and ankle. Dr. Rell argued the suit should be dismissed because the McCullas did not meet the pre-suit requirements detailed in Florida medical malpractice law. The trial court denied his motion to dismiss and Dr. Rell turned to the Second District Court of Appeal, which agreed with him. The McCullas then asked this Court to review the decision by the 2nd DCA.