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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 24, 2020
Feb 12, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Immunity Check FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 3 CASES FROM THE WEEK JANUARY 24, 2020 FLORIDA SUPREME COURT AMENDS RULE 9.130 (a)(3)(C)(xi) REGARDING NON-FINAL APPEALS RELATED TO SOVEREIGN ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 17, 2020
Feb 4, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Can hands-free cell phone use be punitive? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 2 CASES FROM THE WEEK JANUARY 17, 2020 PROHIBITION DENIED WHERE DEFENDANT ARGUED THAT JUDGE WAS BIASED AGAINST IT ...
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Werner Recalled Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders
Jan 30, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Werner, a company that manufactures ladders and fall protection products, recalled their “Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders” due to risk of falls. The business recently announced it is ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 10, 2020
Jan 28, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Did I make myself clear? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 1 CASES FROM THE WEEK JANUARY 10, 2020 OBJECTION IN VOIR DIRE DID NOT PROVIDE A CLEAR OR SPECIFIC ENOUGH LEGAL OBJECTION TO THE ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of December 27, 2019
Jan 22, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Duty v. Immunity FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 52 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 27, 2019 WHEN A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY HAS THE SAME COMMON LAW DUTY AS A PRIVATE PERSON, SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY IS ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of December 20, 2019
Jan 15, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
What is an "original source"? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 51 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 20, 2019 TRIAL COURT DEPARTED FROM THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF LAW BY ORDERING A HOSPITAL TO ...
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Attorney Shana P. Nogues Joins West Palm Beach Personal Injury Law Firm, Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Jan 13, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is pleased to announce Shana P. Nogues has joined their award-winning legal team as a personal injury attorney. Nogues has nearly a decade of ...
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Attorney Jennifer A. Lettman Elected to Palm Beach County Justice Association Board of Directors
Jan 10, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer, Jennifer A. Lettman was elected to the Palm Beach County Justice Association (PBCJA) Board of Directors on Thursday, January 10. She and the other newly elected ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of December 13, 2020
Jan 8, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
No non-delegable duty to repair FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 50 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 13, 2019 COURT REFUSES TO FIND A NON-DELEGABLE DUTY ON THE PART OF A MOTOR CARRIER WITH RESPECT ...
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Vehicle Safety in 2019: The Five Biggest Automotive Dangers
Dec 23, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
The Automotive Issues That Worried Us Most This Year Spontaneous engine fires, dishonest car dealers, and self-driving cars that can’t actually see… here’s a round-up of car safety issues we saw in ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of December 13, 2020
Dec 23, 2019 • Julie H. Littky-Rubin
No non-delegable duty to repair FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 50 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 13, 2019 COURT REFUSES TO FIND A NON-DELEGABLE DUTY ON THE PART OF A MOTOR CARRIER WITH RESPECT ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of November 29, 2019
Dec 18, 2019 • Julie H. Littky-Rubin
"Can we take the top dog's depo?" FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 48 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29, 2019 COURT CERTIFIES QUESTION REGARDING GOVERNMENTAL “APEX DOCTRINE,” ASKS WHETHER IT ALSO ...
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Product Liability Lawsuits: Do I have a Product Liability Case?
Dec 11, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
About Product Failure Cases in Florida If you’re injured by a defective or malfunctioning product , you may be able to bring suit against the manufacturer, seller, or servicer. Unfortunately for ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of November 22, 2019
Dec 9, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Amendment 7 means "discoverable" but not admissible in the 5th DCA FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 47 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22, 2019 TRIAL COURT PROPERLY FOUND HOSPITAL INCIDENT REPORTS ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of November 15, 2019
Dec 3, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin
$8,000 not so small anymore. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 46 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15, 2019 COURT AMENDS SMALL CLAIMS RULES TO INCREASE THE COURT’S JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNT. Amendments ...
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Attorney Michael S. Smith Receives AV® Preeminent™ Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
Nov 25, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Michael S. Smith , a West Palm Beach medical malpractice attorney at Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin has received an AV® Preeminent™ Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. The Preeminent™ ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of November 8, 2019
Nov 19, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Post-offer settlements may get you PFS fees. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 45 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8, 2019 COURT INTERPRETS “POST-OFFER SETTLEMENT” TO MEAN A SETTLEMENT REACHED AFTER ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of November, 1 2019
Nov 19, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin
$12,500,000 award upheld for wrongful death of a child. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 44 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1, 2019 SECOND DISTRICT UPHOLDS $12.5 MILLION DOLLAR COMPENSATORY AWARD ...
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What Type of Compensation Could You Receive in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Nov 19, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
The loss of a family member or loved one can be painful and difficult to cope with, especially if their death was caused by someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or mistake. Wrongful death lawsuits ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of October 25, 2019
Nov 13, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Is the crisis over? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 43 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2019 COURT PONDERS WHETHER THE “CRISIS” WHICH RESULTED IN THE ONEROUS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW PRECLUDING ...
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South Florida Legal Guide Recognizes Seven Clark Fountain Attorneys, Firm in 2020 Edition
Nov 13, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is pleased to announce that six of the firms' attorneys have been selected as “Top Lawyers,” and Attorney Ben J. Whitman has been selected as a “Top ...
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West Palm Beach Product Liability Attorney Donald R. Fountain Recertified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar
Nov 8, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
The Florida Bar of Legal Specialization & Education has recertified Partner Donald R. Fountain of Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin in West Palm Beach, Florida. Fountain has been board ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of October 18, 2019
Nov 6, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Small case not worth $350K in fees. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 42 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 18, 2019 PROPOSAL AMOUNTS TO INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS ARE GENERALLY “SEPARATE”—REASONABLENESS OF ...
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E-Cigarettes, Lung Injuries and Wrongful Death: What Are Your Rights?
Nov 5, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
E-cigarette-related lung illnesses are plaguing people throughout the United States, causing several deaths and other complex health issues. These illnesses have one thing in common—they developed ...
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Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Named “Best Law Firm” in the 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Nov 1, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin has once again received a ranking in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” a prestigious publication recognizing the top lawyers in the country ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of October 11, 2019
Oct 29, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Be careful if the Plaintiff was drinking. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 41 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 11, 2019 COURT REVERSES DIRECTED VERDICT ENTERED FOR PLAINTIFF ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ...
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Jennifer A. Lettman Appointed Sponsorship Chair of Palm Beach County Florida Association of Women’s Lawyers
Oct 28, 2019 • Jennifer A. Lettman
The firm is pleased to announce that personal injury attorney Jennifer A. Lettman has been appointed Sponsorship Chair of the Palm Beach County Florida Association of Women’s Lawyers (PBCFAWL). The ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of October 4, 2019
Oct 23, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Who got the Judgment? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 40 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 4, 2019 THE “PARTY RECOVERING JUDGMENT” AND NOT THE “PREVAILING PARTY” IS THE ONE ENTITLED TO RECOVERING ...
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Ben J. Whitman Earns Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating
Oct 22, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
The firm is pleased to announce that product liability attorney Ben J. Whitman has achieved a Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating. The Preeminent™ rating is reserved for lawyers who ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of September 27, 2019
Oct 7, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin
I'm sorry! FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 39 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 TRIAL COURT ERRED IN DENYING MOTION FOR REHEARING WHEN MOTION STATED A COLORABLE ENTITLEMENT TO RELIEF ...
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