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Volusia County v. Joynt

179 So. 3d 448 (2015)

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Volusia County v. Joynt

Florida Court of Appeals
179 So. 3d 448 (2015)

Facts

Erin Joynt (plaintiff) was sunbathing on a beach when she was run over by a truck owned by Volusia County (defendant) and sustained severe injuries. Prior to the incident, Joynt had worked as a reading-intervention paraeducator who provided specialized teaching assistance for middle- and high-school students. At the time of the incident, Joynt was voluntarily unemployed because she had chosen to stay at home with her young children until the youngest entered kindergarten. One year after the incident, Joynt returned to work, earning $18,000 per year plus benefits. Joynt sued Volusia County, asserting several claims including lost future earning capacity. At trial, Joynt’s principal testified that Joynt was effective at her job and that she would be rehired for the next school year. The principal further testified that she had no concerns about Joynt’s career progression, including her ability to be promoted, but that Joynt would be reevaluated if her health ever declined. Joynt argued that her earning capacity was diminished because her health could decline in the future, preventing her from remaining employed. A jury awarded Joynt $500,000 in damages for lost future earning capacity, and Volusia County appealed.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Berger, J.)

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