The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of June 17, 2016

Jun 29, 2016 • Julie Littky-Rubin

ERROR TO ENTER DIRECTED VERDICT IN FAVOR OF DEFENDANT ON PERMANENCY, WHERE PLAINTIFF PRESENTED EXPERT TESTIMONY FROM TREATING PHYSICIAN AND CONSULTING NEUROLOGIST THAT HE HAD SUSTAINED PERMANENT ...

29 Million Dressers Recalled By IKEA After 6 Children Die

Jun 28, 2016 • Clark Fountain

On June 28, 2016, IKEA issued a voluntary recall of 29 million chests and dressers due to a tip-over and entrapment hazard. The company is recalling the MALM 3-drawer dresser, MALM 4-drawar dresser, ...

Clark Fountain Honored with Annual "Family Friendly Firm" Award

Jun 24, 2016 • Clark Fountain

We are proud to announce that Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin has been awarded the annual “Family Friendly Firm” award for 2016 from the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of June 10, 2016

Jun 22, 2016 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 41, NUMBER 23 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JUNE 10, 2016 ERROR TO APPLY A MULTIPLIER WHEN NO SHOWING THAT THE INSUREDS WOULD HAVE HAD DIFFICULTY FINDING COMPETENT COUNSEL TO ...

Actor Dies in Tragic Accident; Jeep Recall Associated?

Jun 21, 2016 • Clark Fountain

Over the weekend, 27-year-old actor Anton Yelchin, best known for his roles in Star Trek and Alpha Dogs , was killed in a tragic accident. Anton had exited his vehicle and was at his mailbox when his ...

Your Guide to Florida's Wrongful Death Act

Jun 17, 2016 • Clark Fountain

Under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, claims for wrongful death are limited and brought forth by the personal representative of the decedent. The compensation recovered — if successful — benefits the ...

Hospital Error Statistics & Medical Malpractice

Jun 16, 2016 • Clark Fountain

Mistakes in hospitals happen at an alarming rate. In fact, a recent study published by British Medical Journal that found medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of June 3, 2016

Jun 15, 2016 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 41, NUMBER 22 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JUNE 3, 2016 HEALTH CARE PROVIDER NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN INFORMED CONSENT FROM BOTH PARENTS BEFORE RENDERING NON-EMERGENCY CARE OR ...

All Partners Included in Super Lawyers® List & Associate Poorad Razavi Listed in Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠

Jun 10, 2016 • Clark Fountain

All six of our partners—Mark Clark, Don Fountain, Nancy La Vista, David Prather, W. Hampton Keen, and Julie Littky-Rubin—have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 list of Super Lawyers® . This is ...

Confidential Settlement Obtained for Client Who Suffered Neurological Injuries from Chemical Exposure

Jun 10, 2016 • Clark Fountain

Fountain was ultimately able to overcome the inherent causation obstacles to obtain a favorable recovery for the client. Attorney Don Fountain was successful in obtaining a confidential settlement for ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 27, 2016

Jun 8, 2016 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 41, NUMBER 21 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MAY 27, 2016 TRIAL COURT ERRED IN FINDING PLAINTIFF TIMELY ACCEPTED PROPOSAL FOR SETTLEMENT WHERE IT WAS NOT ACCEPTED IN THE 30-DAY ...

ATV Related Accident Statistics

Jun 2, 2016 • Clark Fountain

All-Terrain Vehicles are marketed for fun, adventurous times. However, it is important to know that these vehicles can still be dangerous if other vehicles are nearby, or if the ATV is defective. The ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 20, 2016

Jun 1, 2016 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 41, NUMBER 20 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MAY 20, 2016 TRIAL COURT ERRED IN DISMISSING COUNT AGAINST COMPOUNDING PHARMACIST FOR NEGLIGENCE--HOWEVER, CLAIM FOR NEGLIGENCE PER SE ...

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