Innocent v. Meraki Installers, LLC

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We write briefly, however, to address concerns regarding multiple quotations from the trial transcript contained in Appellant’s initial brief that do not appear to be found anywhere in the actual trial transcript or otherwise in the Record. In consideration of the arguments made on this point in the parties’ briefs, as well as during oral argument, we refer this matter to the Florida Bar for appropriate action. See Eclectic Synergy, LLC v. Seredin, et al., No. 4D26- 0781 (Fla. 4th DCA May 27, 2026) (citing Russell v. Mells, 426 So. 3d 913, 920 (Fla. 2d DCA 2025) (“When a lawyer cites imaginary legal authorities to our court as if they were law, we are compelled to refer that lawyer to the Bar because of the professional rules of conduct.”); Fla. Code of Jud. Conduct, Canon 3D(2) (“A judge who receives information or has actual knowledge that substantial likelihood exists that a lawyer has committed a violation of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar shall take appropriate action.”); R. Regulating Fla.

Authorities cited in the passage: LLC v. Seredin · Russell v. Mells, 426 So