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Summer Traffic Accidents in West Palm Beach
Jul 14, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Sadly, June and July in West Palm Beach were filled with newsworthy accidents. In late June, a well-loved bicyclist was injured in a hit and run, and July has already seen 2 fatal accidents. At Clark, ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of June 19, 2020
Jul 8, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Frivolous? Show me! FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 24 CASES FROM THE WEEK JUNE 19, 2020 ERROR TO CONSIDER MATTERS OUTSIDE OF FOUR CORNERS OF COMPLAINT WHEN RULING ON MOTION TO DISMISS--TRIAL ...
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Safety Tips: Driving Around Large Trucks
Jul 1, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
If you get nervous around semi-trucks and other large vehicles on the road, you are not alone. Truck accidents can be extremely dangerous , so your instincts aren’t wrong, either. Instead of being ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of June 12, 2020
Jul 1, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
"Was the conduct that bizarre" FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 23 CASES FROM THE WEEK JUNE 12, 2020 TRIAL COURT SHOULD HAVE DIRECTED A VERDICT FOR THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURER DEFENDANT, WHERE ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of June 5, 2020
Jun 24, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
"Hard to find someone responsible for someone else’s crimes" FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 22 CASES FROM THE WEEK JUNE 5, 2020 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY OWED NO DUTY TO PREVENT MARJORY STONEMAN ...
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Florida Trend Selected Six Clark Fountain Attorneys for 2020 Florida Legal Elite List
Jun 23, 2020 • Clark Fountain Staff
We are proud to share that six members of the Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin legal team are included in this year’s list of Florida Legal Elite, presented by Florida Trend . ...
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Amazon Truck Accident Kills 23-Year-Old Florida Resident
Jun 18, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
On the morning of Thursday, June 18, a young man from Jacksonville was experiencing tire problems and stopped to ask a service man for help. The service man finished assisting a FedEx truck and agreed ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 29, 2020
Jun 17, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Keep up with Multipliers FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 21 CASES FROM THE WEEK May 29, 2020 MOST RECENT LEGAL GUIDANCE REGARDING CONTINGENCY FEE MULTIPLIERS. Wesson v. Florida Peninsula ...
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Is There a Loophole in Florida’s Wrongful Death Act?
Jun 11, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
About the Florida “Free Kill” Law Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complicated we handle at our firm, and when someone succumbs to their injuries, the cases become even more complex. ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 22, 2020
Jun 9, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
"Are you for real?" FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 20 CASES FROM THE WEEK May 22, 2020 TO PRESERVE AN OBJECTION TO THE ADVERSE PARTY’S PROFFERED RACE-NEUTRAL REASON FOR A PEREMPTORY STRIKE, ...
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Our Partners Have Been Named to Super Lawyers 2020
Jun 4, 2020 • Clark Fountain Staff
Partners Recognized as 2020 Super Lawyers And Attorney Ben J. Whitman A Rising Star Our 5 partners at Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin are honored to be selected as 2020 Super ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 15, 2020
Jun 3, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
"Can I Intervene, Pretty Please?" FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 19 CASES FROM THE WEEK May 15, 2020 EXCESS INSURER’S INTEREST IN DISTRIBUTING REMAINING INSURANCE PROCEEDS NOT SUPPORTIVE OF ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 8, 2020
May 26, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
"You knew...or at least it's a question" FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 18 CASES FROM THE WEEK May 8, 2020 EVIDENCE OF DIRTY WATER WITH MUDDY FOOTPRINTS ON THE FLOOR, ALONG WITH A SEPARATELY ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 1, 2020
May 19, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Stacking only goes so far FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 17 CASES FROM THE WEEK May 1, 2020 TRIAL COURT PROPERLY ENTERED SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITING NON-STACKABLE UM BENEFITS ...
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NHTSA Shines Light on Takata Airbag Recall
May 18, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Tens of Millions of Vehicles Affected Countless vehicles in the United States are equipped with Takata airbags. While airbags are meant to protect passenger vehicle occupants from harm, tens of ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of April 24, 2020
May 13, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
It's that much, I promise.. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 16 CASES FROM THE WEEK April 24, 2020 THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT THAT A MOTION TO TAX COSTS BE VERIFIED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN AFFIDAVIT. ...
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How COVID-19 Has Changed the Road for Truck Drivers
May 11, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
The FMCSA Has Suspended Hours-of-Service Laws for the First Time Since 1938 In March 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) suspended hours-of-service regulations “ in support ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of April 17, 2020
May 6, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
"Mere dislike not a race-neutral reason" FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 15 CASES FROM THE WEEK April 17, 2020 WHITE MALES ARE MEMBERS OF A DISTINCT RACIAL GROUP FOR PURPOSES OF A MELBOURNE ...
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The Importance of the Walmart Wrongful Death Suit
May 4, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Two Employees Die From COVID-19 Complications After Store Allegedly Fails to Take Precautions The family of a deceased Walmart employee has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company, alleging ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of April 10, 2020
Apr 29, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
How many of you are owner? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 14 CASES FROM THE WEEK April 10, 2020 THE SECOND DISTRICT ANALYZES THE DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTALITY DOCTRINE AS APPLIED TO FAMILIES, WHERE ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of April 3, 2020
Apr 22, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Second District Deals Blow to Arbitrator's Power FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 13 CASES FROM THE WEEK April 3, 2020 BECAUSE THE ARBITRATION PROVISION IN THE CONTRACT DID NOT PROVIDE CLEAR AND ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 27, 2020
Apr 15, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Will an amendment for punis soon be reviewable before trial FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 12 CASES FROM THE WEEK March 27, 2020 PETITION FOR WRIT TO REVIEW ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO AMEND TO ADD ...
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Is Food Poisoning a Product Liability Issue?
Apr 14, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Yes. If you get food poisoning, you may be able to file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer, store, or restaurant that sold you the food. This is especially true if the food product ...
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Are Electric Scooters Legal in Florida?
Apr 8, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
No. According to Florida law , motorized scooters (or electric scooters) are considered motor vehicles. As such, they are not allowed on sidewalks or bike paths unless being propelled by human power ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 20, 2020
Apr 8, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
New Rule-New Power FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 11 CASES FROM THE WEEK March 20, 2020 AMENDMENT TO RULES OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION -- CHIEF JUSTICE HAS AUTHORITY TO TAKE ACTION TO RESPOND TO ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 13, 2020
Apr 2, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Will The Playing Field Ever Be Level Again? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 10 CASES FROM THE WEEK March 13, 2020 NO ABUSE OF DISCRETION IN DENYING MOTION FOR ADVERSE INFERENCE JURY INSTRUCTION ...
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Understanding Cruise Ship Outbreaks
Apr 1, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
When most people think of cruise ship accidents , they think of major maritime disasters like the Titanic. Nevertheless, outbreaks of viral diseases are much more common – and much timelier. Cruise ...
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Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Announces 2020 “Panthers Park Your Phone” Distracted Driving Scholarship Application for William T. Dwyer High School Seniors
Apr 1, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is pleased to announce the opening of the 2020 "Panthers Park Your Phone" Distracted Driving Scholarship application period. The $1,000 scholarship is ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 6, 2020
Mar 26, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Trial lawyers, you better read this! FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 9 CASES FROM THE WEEK March 06, 2020 SUPREME COURT ADOPTS NEW RULE REGARDING ADOPTION OF STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS. In Re: ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of February 28, 2020
Mar 18, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin
Supreme Court Solidifies Product Liability Jury Instructions FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 8 CASES FROM THE WEEK FEBRUARY 28, 2020 THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT AUTHORIZES NEW STANDARD JURY ...
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