What did the court decide?

The appeals court affirmed the county court's judgment in favor of the Blue Cross appellees.

Does this opinion explain why the court affirmed?

No. This is a per curiam affirmance entry and it does not include the court's substantive reasoning or analysis.

Who is affected by this decision?

The parties directly affected are Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc. (the appellant) and the two Blue Cross companies (the appellees); the county court judgment stands as affirmed.

Can this decision be appealed further?

Potentially, the appellant may seek review by the Florida Supreme Court, but the document does not state whether jurisdictional prerequisites for further review have been met or whether a timely rehearing or discretionary review will be sought.

Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc., D/B/A Jet ICU v. Louisiana Health Services & Indemnity Company, D/B/A Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Docket 2D2025-0699

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CivilAffirmed

Filed: Apr 17, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Civil
Disposition: Affirmed
Docket: 2D2025-0699

Appeal from the County Court for Hillsborough County

Summary

The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, affirmed a county court decision in an appeal brought by Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc. (d/b/a Jet ICU) against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., and Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company (d/b/a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana). The opinion is per curiam, short, and simply states the judgment was affirmed without published reasoning in this entry. The panel of judges Lucas (C.J.), Kelly, and Smith concurred. The decision was filed April 17, 2026.

Issue Decided

Whether the county court's judgment in favor of the appellees should be reversed on appeal by Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc.

Court's Reasoning

The court issued a per curiam affirmance and did not include substantive reasoning in this published entry. The brief mandate indicates the appellate panel found no reversible error in the county court's judgment. Because no opinion explaining legal analysis was provided, the specific legal basis for affirmance is not stated in this document.

Parties

Appellant: Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc. d/b/a Jet ICU
Appellee: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.
Appellee: Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company d/b/a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Judge: Matthew L. Felix
Judge: Lucas, C.J.
Judge: Kelly, J.
Judge: Smith, J.

Key Dates

Decision date: 2026-04-17

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider motion for rehearing or clarification
If the appellant seeks explanation of the affirmance or believes the court overlooked matters, file a motion for rehearing or clarification in the District Court of Appeal within the applicable time limits.
2
Evaluate discretionary review options
Consult appellate counsel about seeking discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court if there are controlling questions of law or conflicts with other decisions.
3
Comply with county court judgment
Unless further review is sought and a stay obtained, comply with the underlying county court judgment affirmed by the appeals court.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The appeals court affirmed the county court's judgment in favor of the Blue Cross appellees.
Does this opinion explain why the court affirmed?: No. This is a per curiam affirmance entry and it does not include the court's substantive reasoning or analysis.
Who is affected by this decision?: The parties directly affected are Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc. (the appellant) and the two Blue Cross companies (the appellees); the county court judgment stands as affirmed.
Can this decision be appealed further?: Potentially, the appellant may seek review by the Florida Supreme Court, but the document does not state whether jurisdictional prerequisites for further review have been met or whether a timely rehearing or discretionary review will be sought.

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Full Filing Text

DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
                       SECOND DISTRICT



       WORLDWIDE AIRCRAFT SERVICES, INC. d/b/a JET ICU,
                               Appellant,

                                   v.

       BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA, INC., and
       LOUISIANA HEALTH SERVICE & INDEMNITY COMPANY,
       d/b/a BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF LOUISIANA,
                               Appellees.


                           No. 2D2025-0699



                             April 17, 2026

Appeal from the County Court for Hillsborough County; Matthew L. Felix,
Judge.

Michael Brannigan of The Law Office of Michael Brannigan P.A., Tampa,
for Appellant.

Daniel Alter and Eric Yesner of GrayRobinson, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, for
Appellee Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.

Timothy J. Conner and Emily R. McWey of Holland & Knight LLP,
Jacksonville, for Appellee Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity
Company d/b/a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.


PER CURIAM.

     Affirmed.
LUCAS, C.J., and KELLY and SMITH, JJ., Concur.


Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.




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