Will Takata Bankruptcy Leave Consumers Holding the Bag - Recalled Air Bag

Sep 30, 2016 • Clark Fountain

Nearly a decade ago, Clark Fountain, whose auto products liability experience is among the most significant in the country, handled a case where a client presented with a very unusual injury from a ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of September 16, 2016

Sep 28, 2016 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 41, NUMBER 37 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 GENUINE ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT REGARDING FRONT DRIVER’S POTENTIAL NEGLIGENCE IN A REAR-END COLLISION, PRECLUDED ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of September 9, 2016

Sep 21, 2016 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 41, NUMBER 36 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 LANGUAGE IN CONSENT DISAVOWING AGENCY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEFENDANT CONTRACTOR AND SHERIFF’S OFFICE, DOES NOT ...

Lawmakers Hoping to Prevent Child Deaths in Hot Cars

Sep 19, 2016 • Clark Fountain

Last Thursday, three federal lawmakers filed a bill that, if approved, would eliminate instances of children losing their lives after being left alone in hot vehicles. These types of situations happen ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of September 2, 2016

Sep 14, 2016 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 41, NUMBER 35 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 COURT UPHOLDS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN WRONGFUL DEATH MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE FINDING NO GENUINE ISSUES OF MATERIAL FACT ON ...

Potential Causes & Concerns for Driverless Car Accidents

Sep 13, 2016 • Clark Fountain

When we were first introduced to the self-driving car by Google, we were left in awe of the capabilities. We were also left with plenty of questions regarding its operation and its safety. What ...

Samsung Issues Worldwide Recall of Galaxy Note 7

Sep 9, 2016 • Clark Fountain

On Friday, Samsung announced that they were recalling the Galaxy Note 7 worldwide due to reports of the device battery catching fire while charging. The device was unveiled just last month, making ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of August 26, 2016

Sep 7, 2016 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 41, NUMBER 34 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF AUGUST 26, 2016 PSYCHIATRIST OWED A DUTY TO A NON-CUSTODIAL PATIENT WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE. Chirillo v. Granicz , 41 Fla. L. Weekly S345 ...

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