Cases from cite.case.law:

ADDISON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, E. v. A. VECELLIO, Jr. C. a k a LLC, v. A. Jr. C. a a E. a R. V. a a L L a a, 240 So. 3d 757 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . Setoffs for collateral recoveries are available pursuant to sections 768.041(2) and 46.015(2) of the . . . Because the instant case was founded in contract and not in tort, the court found that section 46.015 . . . To that end, section 46.015(2) provides that if a defendant demonstrates that a plaintiff has released . . . The plain language of section 46.015(2) establishes that when determining whether to apply a settlement . . . Miami , 283 F.3d 1286, 1296 (11th Cir. 2002) (interpreting section 46.015(2) ). . . .

ESCADOTE I CORP. v. OCEAN THREE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,, 211 So. 3d 1059 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . Section 46.015(2), Florida Statutes (2010), includes a nearly-identical provision that, for purposes . . .

ALLEN v. STATE FARM FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY,, 198 So. 3d 871 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . See § 46.015(2), Fla. Stat. (2014). . . . . § 46.015(3); see also Holmes v. . . .

McCALLA v. E. C. KENYON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. a, 183 So. 3d 1192 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . “Florida law regarding setoffs is found in sections 46.015(2), 768.041(2), and 768.31(5), Florida Statutes . . . Pertinent here is section 46.015(2), which provides: At trial, if any person shows the court that the . . . With respect to section 46.015(2) and the other provisions, our supreme court has said: “Each of these . . .

CORNERSTONE SMR, INC. v. BANK OF AMERICA, N. A. a, 163 So. 3d 565 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Stat. (2012) (emphasis added); accord § 46.015(2), Fla. . . .

PANAMA CITY- BAY COUNTY AIRPORT AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, v. KELLOGG BROWN ROOT SERVICES, INC., 140 So. 3d 1112 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . .” § 46.015(3), Fla. . . .

T. YOUNGBLOOD, v. VILLANUEVA,, 141 So. 3d 600 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . from the other defendants against the noneconomic damages awarded to the Estate pursuant to sections 46.015 . . . amounts received from the other defendants against the non-economic damage award pursuant to sections 46.015 . . . Section 46.015(2) states the following: At trial, if any person shows the court that the plaintiff, or . . . Memorial Regional Medical Center, Inc., 659 So.2d 249, 253 (Fla.1995), specifically held that sections 46.015 . . .

IN RE ACOSTA- GARRIGA, V. v. USA N. A., 506 B.R. 149 (M.D. Fla. 2013)

. . . . § 46.015 (governing setoff for a covenant not to sue); § 679.340 (governing setoff against a deposit . . .

WAL- MART STORES, INC. v. STRACHAN, LLC, Al, 82 So. 3d 1052 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . eviscerated and he would be unable to meet his burden of proof required by Florida Statutes sections 46.015 . . .

A. ANDERSON, v. D. VANDER MEIDEN, M. DUGGAN,, 56 So. 3d 830 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . Sections 46.015(2) and 768.041(2), Florida Statutes (2008), provide that a party seeking a set-off must . . . of setoff will be eviscerated and he will be unable to meet the burden of proof required by sections 46.015 . . .

SALEEBY, v. ROCKY ELSON CONSTRUCTION, INC., 3 So. 3d 1078 (Fla. 2009)

. . . Although sections 46.015 and 768.041(3) of the Florida Statutes contain broad language prohibiting any . . .

In PRUDENTIAL OF FLORIDA LEASING, INC. A. v. N. A. a, 478 F.3d 1291 (11th Cir. 2007)

. . . . § 46.015(2). . . .

In PRUDENTIAL OF FLORIDA LEASING, INC. A. v. N. A. a, 478 F.3d 1291 (11th Cir. 2007)

. . . . § 46.015(2). . . .

KMS RESTAURANT CORP. a J. III, v. WENDY S INTERNATIONAL, INC. An A, 194 F. App'x 591 (11th Cir. 2006)

. . . . §§ 768.041 and 46.015, Wendy’s did not waive the right to argue for a set-off of the Citicorp settlement . . . However, in tort actions allowing for a set-off under sections 768.041 and 46.015, set-off is not an . . . Sections 768.041 and 46.015 provide for a set-off of settlements and "presupposes the existence of multiple . . . Section 46.015 contains almost identical language. See Fla. Stat. § 46.015. . . . .

POSEY, v. R. GROBMAN, M. D. R. M. D. P. A. SSJ, 951 So. 2d 857 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . Grobman relies upon the set-off statutes, sections 46.015 and 768.041, Florida Statutes. . . . We have considered sections 46.015(2), 768.041(2), and 768.81, Florida Statutes, applicable to damage . . .

OSHEROFF a v. RAUCH WEAVER MILLSAPS CO. a Co. a a V. a, 882 So. 2d 503 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . Our supreme court recently noted ,that: ■ Florida law regarding setoffs is found in sections 46.015(2 . . . See §§ 46.015(2), 768.041, 768.31, Fla. Stat.; see also NationsBank, N.A. v. . . .

FELGENHAUER, v. BONDS,, 891 So. 2d 1043 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . Sections 768.041 and 46.015,, Florida Statutes (2001), provide for a set-off of settlements in negligence . . . Section 46.015 contains almost identical language. . . . Under sections 768.041 and 46.015 a defendant is entitled to a set-off of the sum the plaintiff received . . . However, in tort actions allowing for a set-off under sections 768.041 and 46.015, set-off is not an . . . Sections 768.041 and 46.015 specifically provide that the fact of the settlement is not to be made known . . .

COUSINS CLUB CORP. v. A. SILVA E., 869 So. 2d 719 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . statutes, section 768.81(3), Florida Statutes (Supp.1988), and Florida’s setoff statutes, sections 46.015 . . .

R. GROBMAN, M. D. R. M. D. P. A. SSJ d b a d b a v. POSEY,, 863 So. 2d 1230 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . her share of noneconomic damages,” Wells, 659 So.2d at 252, with the setoff provisions of 768.041(2), 46.015 . . . Where section 768.81 applies, it limits the scope of the statutes regarding setoffs—-sections 46.015( . . . Instead, the setoff issue is governed by sections 46.015 and 768.041, Florida Statutes (1995), which . . .

C. D ANGELO, M. D. v. J. FITZMAURICE, J. v. C. D M. D., 863 So. 2d 311 (Fla. 2003)

. . . Applicability of Section 768.81, Florida Statutes (1997) Florida law regarding setoffs is found in sections 46.015 . . . figure represented 33.99% of the $200,000 undifferentiated lump sum payment by Charlotte Regional. . 46.015 . . .

CHESTER, v. DOIG, M. D., 842 So. 2d 106 (Fla. 2003)

. . . See §§ 46.015, 768.31, 768.041, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . .

BLASLAND, BOUCK LEE, INC. a v. CITY OF NORTH MIAMI, a, 283 F.3d 1286 (11th Cir. 2002)

. . . Specifically, Blasland sought the setoff under Florida Statutes § 46.015(2), which allows for setoff . . . Stat. § 46.015(2). . . . Stat. § 46.015(2). . . . Fla Stat. § 46.015(2) (emphasis added). . . . Stat. § 46.015(2), not just for damages a party was entitled to recover. . . .

NATIONSBANK, N. A. N. A. N. A. v. KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP,, 813 So. 2d 964 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . .”); see also § 46.015(2), Fla. . . .

GOUTY, v. J. SCHNEPEL,, 795 So. 2d 959 (Fla. 2001)

. . . The underlying purpose of the contribution scheme and sections 46.015(2), 768.31(5)(a), and 768.041(2 . . . Section 46.015, Florida Statutes (2000), provides, in pertinent part: (1) A written covenant not to sue . . .

PALM SPRINGS GENERAL HOSPITAL, INC. v. VALDES, M. D., 784 So. 2d 1151 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Section 46.015, Florida Statutes, directs that a court set off the proceeds of any settlement with “any . . .

DOIG, M. D. v. CHESTER,, 776 So. 2d 1043 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . those other defendants allegedly responsible for the injuries at issue, it refused to consider sections 46.015 . . .

STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY, v. B. HIGGINS, L. f k a L. f k a, 788 So. 2d 992 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . .2d 647, 648 (Fla. 4th DCA 1990), “[t]hese provisions appear in substantially similar form in section 46.015 . . . of the statutes entitled ‘Release of parties.’ ” Section 46.015(3), Florida Statutes (2000) provides . . .

J. SCHNEPEL, v. M. GOUTY,, 766 So. 2d 418 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . I conclude that the majority opinion’s interpretation of sections 46.015(2) and 768.041(2), Florida Statutes . . . In Wells, the supreme court interpreted sections 46.015(2) and 768.041(2), Florida Statutes, holding . . . Wells held that Florida’s setoff statutes, sections 46.015(2) and 768.041(2), Florida Statutes (1997) . . . Section 46.015(2), Florida Statutes (1997), provides: At trial, if any person shows the court that the . . . this reason, we have no qualms about giving effect to the legislative intent expressed in sections 46.015 . . .

ACADIA PARTNERS, L. P. v. N. TOMPKINS,, 759 So. 2d 732 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . In calculating the Case 320 final judgment, the trial court determined that section 46.015(2) of the . . . Section 46.015(2) of the Florida Statutes (1997), provides in relevant part: 46.015 Release of parties . . . Acadia argues that the setoff provisions of section 46.015(2) apply only if the settling parties could . . . To support this claim Acadia relies on the wording of section 46.015(2) of the Florida Statutes (1997 . . . So.2d 20 (Fla. 4th DCA), rev. denied, 718 So.2d 1233 (Fla.1998), has applied a setoff under section 46.015 . . .

J. R. BROOKS SON, INC. v. G. QUIROZ,, 707 So. 2d 861 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . Instead, the issue is governed by sections 46.015 and 768.041, Florida Statutes (1995), which, as confirmed . . .

CENTEX- ROONEY CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. St. v. MARTIN COUNTY,, 706 So. 2d 20 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . See § 46.015(2), Fla. . . .

STOEVER v. VEDDER HOMES, INC., 697 So. 2d 1247 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . Citing sections 46.015(3) and 768.041(3), Florida Statutes (1995), the motion in limine asserted that . . . Section 46.015(3) provides: The fact that a written release of covenant not to sue exists or the fact . . .

BAUDO v. BON SECOURS HOSPITAL VILLA MARIA NURSING CENTER, d b a f k a d b a, 684 So. 2d 211 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . See also § 46.015, Fla. Stat. (1991) (expanding concept to non-tort eases). . . .

R. COHEN, D. O. R. D. O. P. A. CNA v. S. RICHTER,, 667 So. 2d 899 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . that the language of section 768.81(3) (apportionment of damages) and the set-off statutes (sections 46.015 . . .

WELLS, v. TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., 659 So. 2d 249 (Fla. 1995)

. . . acted to express or clarify its intent as to the continuing application of the provisions of sections 46.015 . . . Sections 46.015(2), 768.31(5)(a), and 768.041(2) are actually parts of the legislative contribution scheme . . . The underlying purpose of the contribution scheme and sections 46.015(2), 768.31(5)(a), and 768.041(2 . . . limitations on the continuing use of the contribution scheme, including the setoff provisions of sections 46.015 . . . APPORTIONED SHARE OF THE DAMAGES, AS ASSESSED BY THE JURY, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 768.041(2), 46.015 . . . The district court of appeal held that sections 46.015(2), 768.041(2), and 768.31(5), Florida Statutes . . . Section 46.015 provides, in pertinent part: (1) A written covenant not to sue or release of a person . . . Section 46.015 clearly applies to “a person who is or may be jointly and severally liable with other . . . Thus, section 46.015 does not apply to noneconomic damages. . . . I concur with the majority’s reconciliation of sections 46.015(2), 768.31(5), and 768.81(3), Florida . . .

PETERSON J. Co- A. J. v. MORTON F. PLANT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC. a C. R. N. H. C. N. M., 656 So. 2d 501 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . writing, the settlement was the type of agreement that must not be revealed to the jury under sections 46.015 . . . Keller had settled with the plaintiffs for $250,000 prior to trial, then sections 46.015 and 768.041 . . .

TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. v. WELLS,, 634 So. 2d 655 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . APPORTIONED SHARE OF THE DAMAGES, AS ASSESSED BY THE JURY, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 768.041(2), 46.015 . . . when $9,000 is added to that sum and $17,000 is subtracted, the total becomes $508,467.70. .Section 46.015 . . .

ST. MARTIN S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, v. PRUDENTIAL- BACHE SECURITIES, INC., 613 So. 2d 108 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . Appellant makes no contention on this appeal that either section 46.015 or 768.041, Florida Statutes . . .

WILLIAMS v. ARAI HIROTAKE, LTD. U. S. A., 931 F.2d 755 (11th Cir. 1991)

. . . . § 46.015(1), effective June 23, 1980, governs the release of defendants facing joint and several liability . . . In light of these two considerations, coupled with the plain meaning of Fla.Stat. §§ 46.015(1), 768.- . . .

ROWE, L. v. LEICHTER, M. D. M. D. M. D. P. A. M. D. d b a s, 561 So. 2d 647 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . These provisions appear in substantially similar form in section 46.015 of the statutes entitled “Release . . . Section 46.015(3) provides: The fact that a written release or covenant not to sue exists or the fact . . .

RABEN BUILDERS, INC. a a d b a a v. FIRST AMERICAN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Co. a I. S., 561 So. 2d 1229 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . See § 46.015, Fla. Stat. (1987). . . . Marwick contends that the trial court’s decision is supported by the law of setoff and that section 46.015 . . . Section 46.015 Fla.Stat. (1987) provides: (1) A written covenant not to sue or release of a person who . . .

McNAIR, L. v. MEGABANK, INC., 547 So. 2d 207 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . Appellants, while acknowledging the existence of section 46.015, Florida Statutes (1987), and Stephen . . . International Corporation, 428 So.2d 225 (Fla.1983), advance and advocate the argument that section 46.015 . . . the Florida Legislature expressed its dissatisfaction with this common law rule by enacting section 46.015 . . . We find that section 46.015(1), Florida Statutes, and Bodzo have done away with the distinction between . . .

U. S. HOME ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, v. KELLY PARK HILLS, INC., 542 So. 2d 463 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . This common law rule has been abrogated by § 46.015, Florida Statutes (1983) for documents executed after . . .

ADES v. BANK OF MONTREAL,, 542 So. 2d 1013 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . See also § 46.015, Fla.Stat. (1987) (release of one guarantor does not discharge the liability of remaining . . .

CROWN CORK SEAL COMPANY, INC. v. F. VROOM, J. A. A. a J. J., 480 So. 2d 108 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . To the contrary, section 46.015(2), Florida Statutes (1983), provides: At trial, if any person shows . . .

S. GERARD, v. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,, 455 So. 2d 500 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . See Section 46.015, Florida Statutes (Supp.1980), and Stephen Bodzo Realty, Inc. v. . . . See Section 46.015(2). . . . There is no reason why the provisions of section 46.015 should not have the same effect upon governmental . . .

STEPHEN BODZO REALTY, INC. v. WILLITS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, F., 428 So. 2d 225 (Fla. 1983)

. . . . § 46.015, Fla.Stat. (Supp.1980). . . . prior to that date, the district court affirmed based on Florida law prior to the adoption of section 46.015 . . . Because the legislature had expressed its intention to change the rule by enacting section 46.015, however . . . fact that the legislature has expressed its dissatisfaction with the rule by its enactment of section 46.015 . . . against Wil-lits, but did agree to execute a general release at the conclusion of the litigation. . 46.015 . . . Prior to the enactment of section 46.015, Florida Statutes (Supp.1980), the longstanding rule in Florida . . . The legislature has now abrogated this doctrine by the enactment of section 46.015. . . .

STEPHEN BODZO REALTY, INC. v. WILLITS INTERNATIONAL CORP. F., 405 So. 2d 269 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . transactions (the legislature having expressed its intention that the rule be changed by enacting Section 46.015 . . .