Florida Parental Supervision Tort Claims
Liability, Immunity, Mediation & Minor Settlements
A practical Florida-focused course for mediators and lawyers handling the difficult intersection of negligent supervision, parental immunity, insurance, settlement strategy, and judicial approval of a minor’s claim.
$99 launch price $149 regular
180 days of access · Self-paced · Resume where you left off
Turn a legally tangled claim into a workable case plan
When a child is injured, the liability analysis is rarely just “Did a parent fail to supervise?” Florida doctrine can require careful attention to the alleged duty, parental discretion, third-party conduct, insurance coverage, family conflict, guardian interests, confidentiality, and court approval. This course gives you a structured framework for spotting those issues without crossing professional-role boundaries.
What you will be able to do
Analyze the claim
Separate negligent supervision and negligent entrustment theories from claims based on parental discretion, and identify the facts that control the analysis.
Recognize immunity issues
Use a disciplined framework for Florida parental-immunity questions, including the role of liability insurance and alleged duties owed to the public.
Mediate responsibly
Address confidentiality, informed decision-making, capacity, conflicts, and unauthorized-practice-of-law boundaries in family-related injury disputes.
Plan minor settlements
Spot when guardian ad litem, guardianship, allocation, lien, trust, annuity, or judicial-approval questions may affect settlement design.
Apply authority
Work with leading Florida decisions including Gissen, Snow, Perez, Ard, Joseph, and Herzfeld in realistic scenarios.
Apply the learning
Apply the rules through practice scenarios and knowledge checks, with saved progress and downloadable reference materials.
Four practical modules
Module 1 — Duty & Liability
- Negligent supervision elements and proof
- Negligent entrustment and instrumentality risks
- Third-party duties, foreseeability, and causation
- Claim-screening and issue-spotting exercises
Module 2 — Parental Immunity
- Florida’s immunity framework and policy concerns
- Parental discretion versus duties to the public
- Liability-insurance considerations
- Exceptions, limits, and careful case characterization
Module 3 — Mediation & Ethics
- Florida mediation confidentiality
- Self-determination and informed decision-making
- Conflicts involving parent, child, insurer, and counsel
- Mediator neutrality and UPL boundaries
Module 4 — Minor Settlements
- Authority to negotiate and settle
- Judicial approval and guardian considerations
- Liens, allocation, structured settlements, and trusts
- Drafting a durable settlement process
Built for practice
This course is designed for:
- Florida Supreme Court certified and other mediators
- Florida family, civil, personal-injury, and insurance lawyers
- Claims and settlement professionals
- Professionals who help resolve cases involving injured minors
Frequently asked questions
Who should take this course?
It is designed for Florida mediators, lawyers, and settlement professionals who encounter injury claims involving parents, children, insurers, or court-approved minor settlements.
How long does it take?
Plan for approximately four hours. You may leave and resume later; access remains available for 180 days after enrollment.
Is there an assessment?
The course uses practice scenarios and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. No assignments or graded assessment are required.
What materials are included?
The course includes narrated instruction, downloadable manuals and reference materials, practice scenarios, bookmarking, and resume capability.
Does the course have Florida Bar CLE or mediator CME approval?
No regulatory approval is represented at this time. The course is professional education, and learners should independently confirm whether it qualifies for any credit they intend to claim.
Where can I get help?
Email ceu@adraceu.com for enrollment or technical support.
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