2/3/15 Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments – Board of Trustees, Jacksonville, etc. v. Curtis Lee, SC13-1315
Click here to watch the oral argument.
Mr. Lee sued the Board of Trustees, alleging it had violated Florida’s public records law after he made a records request. The trial court found that violations did occur but that they were simple mistakes made in good faith. Citing that qualification, the court ruled against Mr. Lee’s motion to recover attorney fees. The First District Court of Appeal overturned the trial court’s denial of attorney fees, concluding good faith refusal by a public agency is still an unlawful refusal that triggers payment of attorney fees. The agency argues that the 1st DCA’s decision conflicts with rulings from other District Courts of Appeal and this Court as well.
Click on the links to watch more oral arguments from 2/3/15:
Ronnie Williams v. State, SC13-1472
J.B., etc. v. Florida Department of Children and Families, SC14-1990