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GRANTHAM v. BLOUNT, INC.

No. 95-03534.

683 So.2d 538 (1996)

Robert GRANTHAM, Appellant, v. BLOUNT, INC., a Delaware corporation, formerly doing business as Omark Industries, Inc., an Oregon corporation, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District.

Rehearing Denied November 21, 1996.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James W. Holliday, Tampa, for Appellant.

Patricia J. Kelly of Harris, Barrett, Mann & Dew, St. Petersburg, for Appellee.

ALTENBERND, Judge.

Robert Grantham appeals a final judgment dismissing his complaint against Blount, Inc. The trial court correctly dismissed the action because it is barred by the statute of limitations. In Florida, the filing of a "John Doe" complaint does not commence an action against a real party nor does it toll the running of the statute of limitations.

On July 27, 1989, Robert Grantham sustained a serious injury while working for Laidlaw Tree Service...

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