Supreme Court of Florida

Board of Trustees, Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund v. Curtis W. Lee, Respondent

April 14, 201641 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 146

Summary

The court held that a prevailing party is entitled to statutory attorney's fees under Florida's Public Records Act when an agency unlawfully prevents inspection or copying of public records. The statute does not require proof that the agency acted in bad faith, unreasonably, knowingly, willfully, or maliciously. The court approved the decision awarding fees and remanded for determination of the amount.