What did the court decide?

The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment; the short opinion gives no further explanation.

Who is affected by this decision?

The parties to the appeal: appellant Emily L. Tanner and the named appellees (Mazda entities and Gregory and Joanne Pohl).

Does this opinion explain why the court affirmed?

No. The opinion is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not include the court's reasoning.

Can this decision be challenged further?

A motion for rehearing may be filed within the time allowed; further appeal (e.g., to the Florida Supreme Court) may be possible depending on applicable rules and preservation of issues.

EMILY L. TANNER v. MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION, MAZDA MOTOR AMERICA, INC., GREGORY B. POHL D/B/A "HONEST ZIGGY'S CAR DEALS", and JOANNE L. POHL D/B/A "HONEST ZIGGY CAR DEALS"

Docket 6D2024-2175

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CivilAffirmed

Filed: Apr 28, 2026 · 3 days ago
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Civil
Disposition: Affirmed
Docket: 6D2024-2175

Appeal from the Circuit Court for Lee County

Summary

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Emily L. Tanner from a Lee County circuit court decision. The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, simply stating the judgment is AFFIRMED. The opinion contains no published reasoning beyond the affirmance and notes concurrence by the three judges. Counsel appearances are listed for appellant and some appellees, while two corporate appellees made no appearance.

Issue Decided

Whether the circuit court's judgment should be reversed on appeal by Emily L. Tanner

Court's Reasoning

The opinion is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not state the court's reasoning or identify the legal test applied. The appellate panel concluded the circuit court's decision should stand and provided no published explanation in this entry.

Parties

Appellant: Emily L. Tanner
Appellee: Mazda Motor Corporation
Appellee: Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
Appellee: Gregory B. Pohl, d/b/a "Honest Ziggy’s Car Deals"
Appellee: Joanne L. Pohl, d/b/a "Honest Ziggy Car Deals"
Judge: James Shenko
Attorney: Brian J. Lee (for Appellant)
Attorney: Carol M. Rooney (for Appellees Gregory and Joanne Pohl)
Attorney: Sarah Hafeez (for Appellees Gregory and Joanne Pohl)

Key Dates

Opinion Date: 2026-04-28

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider filing a motion for rehearing
If a party believes the panel overlooked controlling law or facts, they should consult counsel about filing a rehearing motion within the appellate deadline noted in the opinion.
2
Assess further appellate options
If appropriate, determine whether to seek discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court and prepare any necessary jurisdictional brief or petition.
3
Implement lower-court judgment
The prevailing party should take steps to enforce or finalize the circuit court judgment now that the appellate decision affirms it, subject to any timely rehearing or further appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment; the short opinion gives no further explanation.
Who is affected by this decision?: The parties to the appeal: appellant Emily L. Tanner and the named appellees (Mazda entities and Gregory and Joanne Pohl).
Does this opinion explain why the court affirmed?: No. The opinion is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not include the court's reasoning.
Can this decision be challenged further?: A motion for rehearing may be filed within the time allowed; further appeal (e.g., to the Florida Supreme Court) may be possible depending on applicable rules and preservation of issues.

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Full Filing Text

SIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                              STATE OF FLORIDA
                             _____________________________

                                  Case No. 6D2024-2175
                            Lower Tribunal No. 2024-CA-002105
                             _____________________________

                                     EMILY L. TANNER,

                                         Appellant,

                                             v.

  MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION, MAZDA MOTOR OF AMERICA, INC., GREGORY B. POHL, d/b/a
  “HONEST ZIGGY’S CAR DEALS”, and JOANNE L. POHL, d/b/a “HONEST ZIGGY CAR DEALS”,

                                         Appellees.

                             _____________________________

                        Appeal from the Circuit Court for Lee County.
                                   James Shenko, Judge.

                                       April 28, 2026

PER CURIAM.

      AFFIRMED.

STARGEL, GANNAM and PRATT, JJ., concur.


Brian J. Lee, of Morgan & Morgan, Jacksonville, for Appellant.

Carol M. Rooney, of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Tampa, and Sarah Hafeez, of Hinshaw &
Culbertson LLP, Ft. Lauderdale, for Appellees, Gregory B. Pohl and Joanne L. Pohl, d/b/a
“Honest Ziggy’s Care Deals.

No Appearance for Appellees, Mazda Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor of America, Inc.


     NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE MOTION FOR REHEARING AND
                  DISPOSITION THEREOF IF TIMELY FILED