Scott A. Shelton

Practice Details

• Firm Information
  Position

  Partner

  Firm Name

  Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
• Representative Cases & Transactions
  Cases

  Representative Matters: Norman v. Alvarez, Mobile One Restoration
  Progressive: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $2 Million +
  Date: 2026
  Summary: This uninsured motorist case arose from a motor vehicle accident involving a total loss
  alleged orthopedic injuries, including an ankle fracture. During trial, a mid-trial deposition of Plaintiff's treating physician took place by the defense which undermined key aspects of the Plaintiff's allegations
  supported the defense's position on causation
  treatment. Shortly thereafter, Plaintiff accepted the previously tendered $40,000 policy limits, which had been offered long before trial, resolving the case without a verdict.
  Jenkins v. A Chair Affair, Inc.: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $7 Million +
  Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2026
  Summary: Motor vehicle accident arising from a May 4, 2023 collision in Hillsborough County. Liability was admitted by the Defendant
  the cause was tried solely on causation. The jury found that Defendants' negligence was not a legal cause of Plaintiff's claimed injuries
  returned a complete defense verdict.
  Williams v. Madison: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $3 Million +
  Verdict: $123,000 (near amount suggested by defense
  less than Defendant's PFS)
  Date: 2026
  Summary: This was an admitted liability motor vehicle case that was tried on causation / damages only Plaintiff had an immediate on-set of pain
  subsequently underwent surgery to her shoulder as well as procedures to her neck
  back. This post-tort reform case resulted in Plaintiff boarding approximately $63,000 in past medical expenses
  Plaintiff requested over $800,000 through a Life Care Plan. The jury awarded Plaintiff's past medical expenses
  a small fraction of the requested future medical expenses. The jury also found Plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury which resulted in no money for pain
  suffering. The verdict was slightly above the amount suggested by the defense during closing arguments
  lower than Defendant's expired Proposal for Settlement.
  Martinez v. Gar Shing Realty Corp: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $6.1 Million +
  Verdict: $0 - Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2025
  Summary: Slip
  fall case where Plaintiff shattered his knee after falling in Defendant's parking lot
  immediately underwent surgery. Plaintiff asked for over $6 million before the jury returned a complete defense verdict.
  Paulus v. Washington: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $2 Million +
  Verdict: $10,000 (Defense Win
  reduced to $0 after set-offs)
  Date: 2025
  Summary: Rejected tender case following an admitted liability auto accident. Plaintiff alleged extensive neck
  back injuries
  underwent surgery. Jury awarded $10,000, later reduced to $0.
  Howard v. Smith
  Jeri: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1 Million
  Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2025
  Summary: Slip
  fall incident in client's kitchen in Palm Beach County. Plaintiff sought just under $1 million in closing arguments. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.
  Gillette v. Archway International, Inc.: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $4 Million +
  Verdict: $17,000 Verdict
  50% Comparative Fault
  Net Zero (Defense Win)
  Date: 2025
  Summary: Plaintiff alleged injury after stepping on a nail following Defendant's roof renovation. Jury found Plaintiff 50% negligent
  awarded limited past damages with no future damages.
  Murphy v. Suncoast Laundromats: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.4 Million
  Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2024
  Summary: Slip
  fall at laundromat with alleged neck
  back injuries requiring surgery. Plaintiff boarded $240,000 in past medical bills. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.
  Goods v. ABG 13 LLC: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $500,000 +
  Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2024
  Summary: Plaintiff alleged toxic mold exposure at apartment complex causing respiratory issues
  loss of a singing career. Jury found no breach of lease
  returned a defense verdict.
  Spears v. Storage Strategies: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $3 Million +
  Verdict: $94,000+ (Defense Win)
  Date: 2024
  Summary: Rear-end collision involving a motorcycle. Plaintiff boarded approximately $210,000 in past medical expenses. Jury awarded past medical expenses only, with no future medical care or pain
  suffering.
  Bennett v. Raulerson: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $500,000 +
  Verdict: $11,000
  Date: 2024
  Summary: Rear-end collision involving a disabled plaintiff. Liability was admitted but causation was contested. Jury awarded approximately $11,000.
  Martin v. Gil: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.5 Million +
  Verdict: $0 - Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2024
  Summary: Alleged side-swipe collision with significant vehicle damage
  claimed future medical expenses exceeding $800,000. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.
  Hern
  ez v. Progressive: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.6 Million
  Verdict: $0
  Date: 2024
  Summary: Rear-end collision with approximately $220,000 in past medical expenses. Jury found Defendant's admitted negligence was not the legal cause of Plaintiff's injuries.
  Hancock v. Florida Farm Bureau: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $13.5 Million
  Verdict: $0
  Date: 2024
  Summary: Bad faith case arising from a fatal bicycle accident. Jury found the carrier's alleged bad faith was not the legal cause of the excess judgment.
  O'Neil v. Seascape Towers: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.7 Million
  Verdict: $12,000
  Date: 2024
  Summary: Trip
  fall at a condominium resulting in leg
  foot surgery. Jury awarded $12,000.
  Silvestri v. Allstate: Plaintiff's Requested Award: Just under $1 Million
  Verdict: $172,000 (Past Medical Expenses Only
  Below Pre-Trial Offer/PFS)
  Date: 2023
  Summary: Rear-end accident with emergency room treatment. Jury awarded only past medical expenses
  found no permanent injury.
  Ruiz v. Colexpress: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.6 Million
  Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2023
  Summary: Rear-end collision with admitted liability
  cervical fusion surgery. Jury found Defendant's negligence was not the legal cause of Plaintiff's injuries.
  Jundi v. Robinson: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $1.1 Million
  Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2023
  Summary: Admitted liability motor vehicle accident with alleged surgical neck
  back injuries. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.
  Dominguez v. Preferred Materials: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $700,000 +
  Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2023
  Summary: Alleged lane-change collision involving a commercial vehicle on I-4. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.
  Stenike v. Young's Garbage Service: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $700,000
  Verdict: $3,335
  Net Zero After Set-Off
  Date: 2023
  Summary: Head-on collision involving a commercial garbage truck. Liability was admitted, but causation
  damages were disputed. Jury awarded $3,335.
  Diaz v. NASCAR: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $650,000
  Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2023
  Summary: Vendor injury at speedway resulting in partial finger amputation. Defense called no experts. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.
  Irvin v. Winn-Dixie: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $2 Million +
  Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2022
  Summary: Slip
  fall captured on surveillance video with approximately $300,000 in medical bills. Jury returned a complete defense verdict.
  Brown v. Camuy Genesis Trucking: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $6 Million
  Verdict: Approximately $234,000 (Beat Defendant's PFS)
  Date: 2022
  Summary: Tractor-trailer rear-end collision involving neck
  back surgery. Jury awarded approximately $234,000
  found no permanent injury.
  Robinson v. Freeman: Plaintiff's Requested Award: $900,000
  Verdict: Complete Defense Verdict
  Date: 2022
  Summary: Rear-end collision at a red light with admitted liability. Jury found Defendant's negligence was not the legal cause of Plaintiff's injuries.
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