
SC2024-1274 Trace Elements, Inc. v. Mackensen, et al.
This case seeks to resolve conflicting decisions in lower appellate courts regarding the applicability of apportionment requirement rules with proposals for settlement presented by two offerors to settle a single, unified claim with one offeree.
SC2024-1030 Bessman Okafor v. State of Florida
The defendant raises eight issues in this direct appeal of a death sentence and seeks a new sentencing phase.
SC2024-1361 Benjamin Davis Smiley, Jr. v. State of Florida & SC2025-0250 Benjamin Davis Smiley Jr. v. Secretary, Department of Corrections
This postconviction appeal of a death sentence raises 13 issues in seeking a new trial and sentencing phase. Smiley also petitions for a writ of habeas corpus, raising one additional issue.