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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of July 5, 2019

Jul 19, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

I have a lien! FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 27 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JULY 5, 2019 INSURER NEGLIGENT FOR FAILING TO PROTECT FORMER LAW FIRM’S CHARGING LIEN. Geico General Insurance Co. v. ...
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Attorney Jennifer A. Lettman Joins Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Jul 15, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is pleased to announce Jennifer A. Lettman has joined their award-winning legal team as an attorney. Lettman brings significant trial experience to ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of June 28, 2019

Jul 12, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

If your doctor says you said it... FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 26 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF June 28, 2019 ERROR TO REFUSE TO ADMIT A MEDICAL RECORD CONTAINING A STATEMENT THE PLAINTIFF MADE TO ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of June 21, 2019

Jul 9, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Be careful what you wish for. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 25 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF June 21, 2019 ERRONEOUS JURY INSTRUCTION ON INFORMED CONSENT STRIPS PLAINTIFF OF 15M VERDICT AND REQUIRES A ...
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Important Information for Parents of Teenage Drivers

Jul 8, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Teenagers are at the greatest risk of being involved in a serious accident when they are first learning to drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states motor vehicle ...
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Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Launches New Webpage for The Week in Torts E-Newsletter

Jul 2, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

The firm is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated webpage for the popular e-newsletter The Week in Torts . Every Thursday, Partner Julie H. Littky-Rubin summarizes the recent tort cases issued ...
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Traumatic Brain Injury 101: Side Effects and Treatment

Jul 1, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Although popular culture doesn’t always acknowledge this fact, brain injuries are incredibly serious and require immediate medical attention. Whether it’s a simple concussion or an open head wound, a ...
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Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Jun 27, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

When doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other medical professionals make mistakes, the repercussions can be life-altering or even fatal. Patients literally put their lives in their doctors’ hands, and ...
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Florida Trend Names Five Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Attorneys to Legal Elite

Jun 24, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is pleased to announce five attorneys have been selected to the 2019 Florida Legal Elite list by Florida Trend . Partners Mark W. Clark , Nancy La ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of June 14, 2019

Jun 21, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Better open the JA's email! FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 24 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF June 14, 2019 TRIAL COURT ABUSED DISCRETION IN DENYING A MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME TO FILE A MOTION FOR ...
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Understanding Negligence in Motorcycle Accident Cases

Jun 17, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

It should come as no surprise that motorcycle riders are more vulnerable to accident injuries than most car drivers. When struck by a massive vehicle, the force often throws motorcyclists to the ...
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The Florida Justice Association Presents Attorney Mark Clark with EAGLE Centurion Award

Jun 17, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Mark Clark , West Palm Beach personal injury attorney and managing partner at Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin , received the EAGLE Centurion Award at the 2019 Florida Justice ...
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Autonomous Vehicles Can Drive Without Humans in Florida

Jun 14, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week that will drastically expand the testing and use of autonomous – or driverless – vehicles in Florida. The bill, which is now a law, removes the need for a ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of June 7, 2019

Jun 13, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Defer to trial judge's sense of touch FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 23 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF June 7, 2019 COURT REVERSES DENIAL OF ADDITUR WHERE JURY FOUND PERMANENT INJURY AND AWARDED PAST ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 24, 2019

Jun 4, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

"It's Frye…no, it’s Daubert" FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 21 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF May 24, 2019 DAUBERT REDUX. In re: Amendments to Florida Evidence Code, 44 Fla. L. Weekly S170 (Fla. May 23, ...
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David C. Prather Appointed Vice Chair of Florida Bar Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee

Jun 3, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

David C. Prather , West Palm Beach personal injury attorney, has been appointed by Florida Bar President-Elect John M. Stewart to serve on Florida’s Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee. His ...
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Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Partners Named 2019 Super Lawyers, Attorney Ben J. Whitman Named Rising Star

May 30, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Each of the five partners at our firm have been named 2019 Super Lawyers. Attorney Ben J. Whitman has been named a Rising Star and Partners David C. Prather, Julie H. Littky-Rubin, and Nancy La Vista ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 17, 2019

May 28, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

It's O.K... FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 20 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF May 17, 2019 ERROR TO DISMISS COMPLAINT WHEN MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE PARTY WAS NOT SERVED WITHIN NINETY DAYS AFTER SUGGESTION OF ...
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Florida Pool Safety & Homeowner Liability

May 28, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

It’s no doubt that swimming is one of the most popular summertime activities in South Florida. Everyone knows that swimming comes with the danger of drowning, but swimming pools also present liability ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 10, 2019

May 23, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Impact rule still alive and well FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 19 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF May 10, 2019 A PLAINTIFF CANNOT SEEK EMOTIONAL DISTRESS DAMAGES WHEN THERE IS NO CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 3, 2019

May 22, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Sorry, I lost it. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 18 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF May 3, 2019 A NON PARTY IN A SPOLIATION CASE DOES NOT HAVE A STATUTORY OR CONTRACTUAL DUTY TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE, WHEN ...
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Who Is Liable When a Dog Bites a Person in Florida?

May 21, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

In the state of Florida, there is a special statute that makes the owner of a dog legally responsible if it bites a person. Normally, property owners are only liable for injuries on their property if ...
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Driving Change: Starting July 1 Florida Drivers Can Be Ticketed for Texting and Driving

May 17, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Starting July 1, 2019 police throughout the state can stop and ticket drivers for texting behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill earlier this summer making texting and ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of April 26, 2019

May 16, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Rear-end presumption leaves a bit of wiggle room FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 17 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 26, 2019 TRIAL COURT ERRED IN GRANTING PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT, FINDING DEFENDANT ...
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Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Awards First Annual "Panthers Park Your Phone" Scholarship Award to Graduating High School Senior

May 10, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

In April the firm announced the formation of an annual scholarship competition for graduating seniors at William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens that aims to increase awareness about the ...
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Attorney Ben J. Whitman Shares Electrocution Liability and Litigation Strategies with Broward County Trial Lawyers Association

May 8, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

On Tuesday, May 7, West Palm Beach personal injury attorney Ben J. Whitman presented "Aerial Device and Landscaper Electrocution Case Strategies” to the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association ...
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Partner Julie-Littky-Rubin Chairs Florida Justice Association Collateral Sources Webinar

May 2, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

The 2019 FJA Collateral Sources Webinar, chaired by Partner Julie Littky-Rubin , presented tips, shortcuts and legal strategies from some of the state’s most experienced and knowledgeable attorneys. ...
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Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Earns “Top 20 Verdict” in Florida

May 1, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin earned one of the largest jury awards in Florida in 2018 for their work on the Letterman v. National Truck Center, et al. trial. Led by Partners ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of April 19, 2019

Apr 30, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Successor judge can grant motion for new trial FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 16 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 19, 2019 SUCCESSOR JUDGE UPHELD IN GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL AFTER ...
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Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Welcomes New Attorney Ian Miller

Apr 29, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is pleased to announce Ian Miller has joined their legal t eam as an attorney. Miller has more than a decade of experience handling complex personal ...
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