Page 4 - PGA Community News - November '20

Page 4, PGA C.A.N.! November 2020 November 2020

From The Desk Of Jimmy Patronis

Floridians, Principle No. 2 – Protections Must Be Consistent employees at risk should face the consequences. But that
As you know, I’m And Simple doesn’t mean every case is a good one.
working to help shield Whether operating a restaurant, a gift shop or major Any protections passed by the Legislature must ensure
small business owners from health care facility, Florida’s economic rebound will meet there are no huge moneymaking opportunities to be made
frivolous lawsuits that end its full potential when employers feel comfortable that they for attorneys. The only incentive for bringing suits forward
up costing us all more money can hire and grow without facing an army of law firms should be justice. Any suits that are brought forward should
through raising insurance aimed at growing their margins through sue-and-settle be done so because there is a good case to be made – not
rates. Those in leadership tactics. Tallahassee has a way of muddying up and over- because the pandemic presents itself as a lucrative business
must take a stand sooner- complicating good ideas. Drawing arbitrary distinctions opportunity.
than-later to make it clear to across sectors and empowering unelected bureaucrats to
small business owners that make decisions on who is protected from frivolous lawsuits Now Is The Time …
we’ve got their backs and is bad policy. For liability protections to work, business Businesses cannot wait to see how the courts address the
we are in this recovery together. That’s why this week; I owners and taxpayers need clear and concise direction, numerous trial balloons certain law firms have deployed to
unveiled my guiding principles for ensuring businesses feel and a convoluted law won’t make people safer – it will see how the court system will address COVID-19. Florida
comfortable reopening, so Florida can fully recover from incentivize employers to skirt the law. must be proactive in its approach to support its continued
the pandemic. I wanted to share these principles with you, economic rebound. Now is the time. …
and we’ll continue working in Tallahassee to get families Principle No. 3 – Justice Should Come First, For more information and updates, please visit
back on their feet. Not Attorney Profits MyFloridaCFO.com.
“I grew up in the restaurant business and it’s hard to Florida’s court system should be a place for justice, Sincerely,
make a living on a normal day much less during a period and any employer that’s willfully negligent and puts their Jimmy
of time when our state’s economy is trying to get back on
its feet from the government shutdowns. We can’t allow our
state’s recovery to be inhibited by the constant threat of
lawsuits that will put people out of business and inevitably Reminder From The POA/ARC
jack up insurance rates for people who are trying to make an
honest living. I think it’s important that leaders take a stand
sooner-than-later to make it clear to Florida businesses that POA documents require that all residents apply for POA and
we’ve got their backs.” – Florida Chief Financial Officer HOA approval prior to making any changes to the exterior of
Jimmy Patronis your home, including but not limited to tree removal or planting,

CFO Patronis new landscaping, painting, roofing, additions or construction,
fencing, hurricane shutters, impact glass, play equipment, garage
On Liability Protections – door replacement or any other change, you must contact the PGA
Guiding Principles POA Architectural Review Committee for approval. Information
and forms are available at www.pga-poa.com under the “Documents &
Principle No. 1 – Businesses Must Do Right By Forms” heading or call 627-2800.
Employees And Customers Thank you,
In these unprecedented times much is being asked of Jack Hughes,
every American to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Chairman, POA ARC
and both large and small businesses alike must do their part
to fight its spread. If the Florida Legislature is to take steps
to protect businesses from legal liabilities, there should be
an expectation that business owners have taken reasonable
steps to ensure they’re watching out for the health and safety
of their employees and customers. Not only does promoting
good behavior by businesses to combat the coronavirus
make good business sense, but also it sends a message to
the nation that Florida can both open its economy and keep
people safe.

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