{"id":8656,"date":"2026-11-08T03:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T03:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/breach-of-fiduciary-duty-llc-manager-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T08:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T08:12:34","slug":"breach-of-fiduciary-duty-llc-manager-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/breach-of-fiduciary-duty-llc-manager-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"LLC Manager Breach of Fiduciary Duty Lawsuit in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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LLC Manager Breach of Fiduciary Duty Lawsuit in Florida<\/h1>
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By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published November 7, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A breach of fiduciary duty claim asks a Florida court to hold a manager, director or controlling owner responsible for putting personal gain ahead of the company and its owners. In an LLC manager breach of fiduciary duty Florida lawsuit, the central questions are whether the person owed a duty, broke it, and caused harm. This guide explains those rules in plain terms. It’s written for business owners and co-owners in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the wider Tampa Bay area who suspect something has gone wrong.<\/p>\n

What a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Means and Who Owes It in Florida<\/h2>\n

Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.04091<\/a>, each manager of a manager-managed limited liability company and each member of a member-managed limited liability company owes fiduciary duties of loyalty and care to the limited liability company and its members, and does not violate a duty under that chapter or the operating agreement solely because the manager’s or member’s conduct furthers that person’s own interest. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.04091<\/a>, each manager of a manager-managed LLC, and each member of a member-managed LLC, owes duties of loyalty and care. The Florida Department of State<\/a> explains how these two management structures differ.<\/p>\n

The duty of loyalty bars self-dealing (unless the transaction meets the conflict-of-interest requirements of Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.04092<\/a>), taking company opportunities for yourself, and competing with the company before it dissolves. The duty of care is narrower than ordinary negligence. It bars grossly negligent or reckless conduct, willful or intentional misconduct, and knowing violations of law.<\/p>\n

Corporate directors follow a similar framework. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.0830<\/a>, a director must act in good faith and in a way the director reasonably believes serves the corporation.<\/p>\n

Not every decision that hurts the company is a breach. The focus is on how the person acted, including good faith, not only on how the decision turned out.<\/p>\n

Situations That Give Rise to These Claims<\/h2>\n

These claims usually involve an insider who uses control of the business to benefit personally, often at the company’s or owners’ expense. Common examples include:<\/p>\n