e to permit an adverse inference to be drawn from exercise of the privilege does not implicate the policy considerations underlying the privilege." Baxter v. Palmigiano, 425 U.S.308, 335 (1976). An adverse inference is entirely justified in this case. Epstein has remained silent when asked such straightforward requ

plaintiff's answers can be used against him through adverse inferences. See, e.g , In re J.E.B., 971 So.2d 187, 188 (Fla.App. 2 Dist. 2007) (citing Baxter v. Palmigiano, 425 U.S. 308 (1976) ("[T]he Fifth Amendment does not forbid adverse inferences against parties to civ I actions when they refuse to testify in res

does not forbid adverse inferences against parties to civil actions when they refuse to testify in respqmLwprobative evidence offered against them." Baxter v. Palmigiano, 425 U.S. 308, 318 (1976); accord v. State, 777 So.2d 1200, 1203 (Fla. App. 2001). The reason for this rule "is both logical and utilitarian. A pa

not forbid adverse inferences against parties to civil actions when they refuse to testify in response to probative evidence offered against them." Baxter v. Palmigiano, 425 U.S. 308, 318 (1976); accord Vasquez v. State, 777 So.2d 1200, 1203 (Fla. App. 2001). The reason for this rule "is both logical and utilitarian

unds, 44.3d 324, 843 =2d 218 (1st Dep't 2007) 15 Associated Gen. Contractors of Conn., Inc. v. City of New Haven, 41 F.3d 62 (2d Cir. 1994) 13 Baxter v. Palmigiano, 425 U.S. 308 (1976) 21 Buttner v. Berg & Dorf, 138 ad 439, 525 MI.2d 858 (2d Dep't 1988) 19 Branzburg v. Hayes, 408 U.S. 665 (1972) 23 Bro