The Tort Liability & Medical Malpractice Section defends the County against personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits. Litigation involves a wide array of issues, including alleged medical negligence at Florida's largest hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital; claims arising from the use of County recreational facilities and departments; and claims arising from the operations of various County departments, including the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Police Department. The Torts Section is one of the largest practice groups in the County Attorney's Office, and attorneys from the Section appear regularly in court for hearings and trials.
The following are attorneys who specialize in this practice area: