Perez Mayoral Secures $1 Million Jury Verdict in Florida Sexual Cyberharassment Case

Perez Mayoral, P.A. recently secured a $1,000,000 jury verdict on behalf of our client in a Florida sexual cyberharassment case arising under Florida Statute § 784.049.

The case involved the unauthorized publication and distribution of intimate and sexually explicit material belonging to our client. Evidence presented at trial showed that an explicit video was posted through social media and exposed to friends, family members, and others.

Once private images or videos are distributed online without consent, the resulting harm can extend far beyond the initial disclosure. Digital content can be copied, shared, saved, and redistributed, leaving victims with the ongoing uncertainty of not knowing who has seen the material or where it may appear in the future.

Led by trial counsel Robert Visca and Kelly Kobielush, Perez Mayoral presented testimony detailing the serious emotional and psychological impact the unlawful disclosure had on our client. Family members and friends testified regarding the changes they observed after the incident, while testimony from our client’s treating therapist addressed the continuing emotional effects of the misconduct.

The case also demonstrated that victims of sexual cyberharassment can suffer substantial harm even when there are no significant lost wages, medical expenses, or other traditional economic losses. Violations of privacy and dignity can cause profound emotional distress, humiliation, embarrassment, psychological harm, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Following the presentation of evidence, the jury returned a verdict awarding our client $1 million in damages.

Florida Statute § 784.049 addresses sexual cyberharassment, sometimes referred to as revenge porn, involving the nonconsensual dissemination of sexually explicit images or videos. Florida law provides important protections and potential legal remedies for individuals whose private intimate material is distributed without authorization.

This result reflects Perez Mayoral’s commitment to aggressively representing victims of sexual cyberharassment, revenge porn, unauthorized intimate image distribution, and online privacy violations throughout Florida.

If you believe intimate photographs or videos have been shared without your consent, speaking with an experienced Florida sexual cyberharassment attorney can help you understand your legal rights and available remedies.

Case results depend upon the specific facts and circumstances of each matter. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Perez Mayoral also represents homeowners in condominium disputes, including issues involving association decisions, property maintenance, assessments, records, and repairs. A Plantation, FL condo lawyer can help unit owners understand their rights and determine what legal options may be available when disputes arise with a condominium association.