Peter K. Spillis

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Civil trial practice focuses on construction liability claims, catastrophic injury and vehicular liability, product liability, medical malpractice and pharmaceuticals. Has tried dozens of cases to verdict, many involving complex medical issues and multi-million dollar claims. Has litigated extensively throughout the State of Florida.

Representative Cases/Experience

Obtained verdict on behalf of a sub-contractor in claim for construction fees after a 5 day jury trial in Jacksonville, FL. Jury awarded full amount of claimed damages, resulting in complete recovery, including attorneys fees and costs. Also prevailed on counterclaim by the defense for alleged project abandonment.
Obtained a defense verdict in wrongful death case brought by the estate of a heavy equipment operator who was crushed to death when the paving machine he was operating rolled down an embankment. The decedent left a wife and seven children. Plaintiff's last demand during trial was $17 million.
Obtained favorable settlement of multi-million dollar claim by driver hit in collision with truck owned by a national industrial maintenance company. Had been called in as trial counsel on the eve of trial.
Successfully defended operator of a municipal waste-to-energy plant in wrongful death case arising out of job-site accident.
Obtained defense verdict in medical malpractice trial where plaintiff claimed neonatologist did not properly treat micro-seizures in newborn, allegedly resulting in brain damage; economic damage claim exceeded $11 million.
Obtained defense verdict in medical malpractice trial against cardiologist, where plaintiff claimed negligence resulted in death of 52-year-old husband and father; plaintiff claimed damages in excess of $4 million.
Secured dismissal of defendant doctor from suit alleging malpractice and product liability as result of death due to latex exposure.