Novick v. Mango's Tropical Caf text, LLC
Novick sought certiorari to quash a non-final order denying his motion to dismiss a business disparagement counterclaim under Florida's Anti-SLAPP statute, section 768.295. Following its recent decision in Vericker v. Powell, the Third DCA dismissed the petition for lack of certiorari jurisdiction and certified conflict with the Second DCA's decisions in Davis v. Mishiyev, Baird v. Mason Classical Academy, and Gundel v. AV Homes.
Key facts
- Novick filed a motion to dismiss a business disparagement counterclaim brought by Mango's Tropical Café, LLC under Florida's Anti-SLAPP statute, section 768.295.
- The trial court denied Novick's motion to dismiss the counterclaim.
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Why it matters
The opinion cements an inter-district split on whether the denial of an Anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss is reviewable by certiorari, with the Third DCA refusing review and the Second DCA allowing it. Counsel litigating… — full analysis with a trial
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