Fla. Stat. 769.02
Liability of certain persons and corporations for injuries from negligence of fellow servants

The persons mentioned in s. 769.01 shall be liable in damages for injuries inflicted upon their agents and employees, and for the death of their agents and employees caused by the negligence of such persons, their agents and servants, unless such persons shall make it appear that they, their agents and servants have exercised all ordinary and reasonable care and diligence, the presumption in all cases being against such persons.

Source: Section 769.02 — Liability of certain persons and corporations for injuries from negligence of fellow servants, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0769.02 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

769.01
Employers affected by fellow servant act 769.02
Liability of certain persons and corporations for injuries from negligence of fellow servants 769.03
Recovery for injuries where employee and employer both at fault 769.04
Doctrine of “assumption of risk” abrogated 769.05
Proceeds of recovery for injuries exempt from garnishment and execution 769.06
Contracts limiting liability invalid

Current through Fall 2025

§ 769.02. Liab. of certain persons & corporations for injuries from negligence of fellow servants's source at flsenate.gov

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Location: https://florida.public.law/statutes/fla._stat._769.02

Original Source: Section 769.02 — Liability of certain persons and corporations for injuries from negligence of fellow servants, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0769.02 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 769.02 Liability of certain persons and corporations for injuries from negligence of fellow servants

Fla. Stat. 769.02
Liability of certain persons and corporations for injuries from negligence of fellow servants