What did the court decide?

The court dismissed the petition for a writ of certiorari and issued a short per curiam entry that contains no further explanation.

Who is affected by this dismissal?

The petitioners, Container Corporation and Hartford Fire Insurance Company, sought relief and are affected because their petition was dismissed; the respondent, James Way, remains as the opposing party.

Does this decision explain why the petition was dismissed?

No. The published entry contains only the dismissal and does not state the court's legal reasoning or grounds for dismissal.

Can parties take any immediate procedural step after this dismissal?

Yes. The court warned the opinion is not final until resolution of any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331, so a party could timely file such motions if authorized.

Container Corporation and Hartford Fire Insurance Company v. Way

Docket 1D2025-1464

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OtherDismissed

Filed: Apr 24, 2026 · 1 week ago
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Other
Disposition: Dismissed
Docket: 1D2025-1464

Petition for writ of certiorari in an original proceeding from employers/carrier against a claimant.

Summary

The Florida First District Court of Appeal dismissed Container Corporation and Hartford Fire Insurance Company's petition for a writ of certiorari seeking relief in an original proceeding brought against James Way. The court issued a brief per curiam decision on April 24, 2026, stating only “DISMISSED” and noting the opinion is not final until any timely motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. No substantive reasoning or legal analysis appears in the published entry beyond the dismissal and concurrence by the three judges.

Issue Decided

Whether certiorari relief was appropriate in this original proceeding (petition filed by Container Corporation and Hartford Fire Insurance Company).

Court's Reasoning

The court's opinion contains only the single-word disposition “DISMISSED” and provides no written legal reasoning or explanation of the basis for dismissal. Because the court issued a per curiam dismissal without elaboration, the document does not state the operative legal rule or factual findings that led to the outcome.

Parties

Petitioner: Container Corporation
Petitioner: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Respondent: James Way
Attorney: Karen Ferguson (Law Offices of Farrah C. Fugett-Mullen)
Attorney: Michael J. Winer (Winer Law Group, P.A.)
Judge: Per Curiam (RAY, WINOKUR, and TREADWELL, JJ.)

Key Dates

Date of Accident: 1987-03-04
Decision date: 2026-04-24

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider filing a motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331
If a party believes there are grounds (procedural or clerical error, or request for rehearing), they should timely file an authorized motion under the cited rules before the opinion becomes final.
2
Consult appellate counsel
Petitioners or respondent should consult their attorneys to evaluate whether procedural relief or further appellate steps are appropriate given the lack of reasoning in the dismissal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court dismissed the petition for a writ of certiorari and issued a short per curiam entry that contains no further explanation.
Who is affected by this dismissal?: The petitioners, Container Corporation and Hartford Fire Insurance Company, sought relief and are affected because their petition was dismissed; the respondent, James Way, remains as the opposing party.
Does this decision explain why the petition was dismissed?: No. The published entry contains only the dismissal and does not state the court's legal reasoning or grounds for dismissal.
Can parties take any immediate procedural step after this dismissal?: Yes. The court warned the opinion is not final until resolution of any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331, so a party could timely file such motions if authorized.

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Full Filing Text

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                STATE OF FLORIDA
                   _____________________________

                          No. 1D2025-1464
                   _____________________________

CONTAINER CORPORATION and
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY,

    Petitioners,

    v.

JAMES WAY,

    Respondent.
                   _____________________________


Petition for Writ of Certiorari—Original Proceedings.

Date of Accident: March 4, 1987.

                          April 24, 2026

PER CURIAM.

    DISMISSED.

RAY, WINOKUR, and TREADWELL, JJ., concur.
               _____________________________

    Not final until disposition of any timely and
    authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
    9.331.
               _____________________________
Karen Ferguson of Law Offices of Farrah C. Fugett-Mullen, Lake
Mary, for Petitioners.

Michael J. Winer of Winer Law Group, P.A., Tampa, for
Respondent.




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