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U.S. Falls Behind Other Nations in Vehicle Design Regulation for Pedestrian Safety

Apr 18, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable individuals on public roads, having nothing to protect them from suffering serious injuries or death when they are involved in accidents with motor vehicles. ...

Polaris Agrees to $27.25 Million Civil Penalty Over Failures to Timely Report Defects in Off-Road Vehicles

Apr 18, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

Officials from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a settlement with Polaris Industries Inc. over the company’s alleged failures to abide by federal laws requiring ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 30, 2018

Apr 18, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 13 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 30, 2018 ERROR TO GRANT SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF DEFENDANT DOG OWNER ON GROUNDS THAT SIGNS OUTSIDE THE DOG PARK LISTING RULES ...

5 Important Questions to Ask When You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

Apr 12, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

Following preventable accidents and serious injuries, one of the most important things you can do to protect your rights is to enlist the support and representation of an experienced personal injury ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 23, 2018

Apr 12, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 12 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 23, 2018 ONE EXPERT PER SPECIALTY--WHAT TESTIMONY IS CUMULATIVE? Guiterrez v. Vargas, 43 Fla. L. Weekly S143 (Fla. March 22, 2018): ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 16, 2018

Apr 4, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 11 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 16, 2018 DISMISSAL OF PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM TOO HARSH A SANCTION WHEN PLAINTIFF HAD SURGERY BEFORE THE CME COULD BE COMPLETED. Faris v. ...

Ford Recalls Over 1 Million Cars Over Loose Steering Wheels

Mar 28, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

Ford Motor Company has issued a major recall affecting nearly 1.4 million midsize vehicles in North America over risks posed by steering wheels that can become loose or detach from the steering ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 9, 2018

Mar 28, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 10 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 9, 2018 PROPOSAL FOR SETTLEMENT WAS UNTIMELY WHEN IT WAS SERVED LATER THAN 45 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF THE DOCKET ON WHICH THE ...

Attorney David C. Prather Inducted to International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Mar 27, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

We are excited to announce that our named partner, Attorney David Prather , has been inducted as a Fellow to the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. For more than 60 years, this organization has ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 2, 2018

Mar 21, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 9 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 2, 2018 COURT HOLDS THAT THE TERMS OF RULE 1.442 CANNOT TRUMP THE TERMS OF THE OFFER OF JUDGMENT STATUTE (SECTION 768.79). Castillo ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of February 23, 2018

Mar 14, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 8 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2018 WHEN A COMPLAINT CONTAINS SUFFICIENT ALLEGATIONS TO ACQUANT THE DEFENDANT WITH THE PLAINTIFF’S CHARGE OF WRONGDOING SO ...

Attorney Prather Elected as Board Treasurer of South Florida PBS, Inc.

Mar 8, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

David C. Prather , a partner-attorney at Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather, Keen & Littky-Rubin, has recently been elected as the Treasurer for the Board of our local South Florida PBS, Inc. Attorney ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of February 16, 2018

Mar 7, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 7 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16, 2018 TRIAL COURT DEPARTED FROM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF LAW IN ORDERING DEFENDANT TO PRODUCE A SURVEILLANCE VIDEO OF ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of February 9, 2018

Feb 28, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 6 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9, 2018 TRIAL COURT ERRED IN OVERRULING OBJECTIONS TO DISCOVERY BASED ON ATTORNEY BEING LATE TO HEARING. Chipotle Mexican Grill ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of February 2, 2018

Feb 21, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 5 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2, 2018 SUPREME COURT AUTHORIZES AMENDMENTS TO MULTIPLE INSTRUCTIONS. In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases - Report ...

6 Mistakes to Avoid After Being Involved in an Auto Accident

Feb 20, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

Being involved in any type of auto accident can make for a chaotic and frightening experience, especially if you or someone you love has been injured. While it can be difficult to remember all the ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 26, 2018

Feb 14, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 4 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JANUARY 26, 2018 ALTHOUGH PROSECUTOR REQUESTED RACE-NEUTRAL EXPLANATION FOR CHALLENGE TO MALE JUROR, IT WAS CLEAR FROM CONTEXT THAT HE WAS ...

Texting & Driving: A Dangerous Epidemic

Feb 13, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

On the first of February, a Florida bill that would crack down on texting drivers by allowing law enforcement to pull them over solely for using their phones got one step closer to becoming law. Now ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 19, 2018

Feb 6, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 3 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JANUARY 19, 2018 TRIAL COURT DID NOT ERR IN GRANTING A NEW TRIAL BASED ON THE TRIAL COURT’S FAILURE TO ALLOW DEFENDANTS TO QUESTION ...

Can You Appeal a Personal Injury Case?

Feb 6, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

When a When a personal injury trial results in a legal error, the injured victim may have the ability to take an appeal. An appeal is the formal process in which parties that disagree with a case ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 12, 2018

Jan 31, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 2 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JANUARY 12, 2018 JURY AWARD FOR PAST NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES INADEQUATE AS A MATTER OF LAW--ARGUMENT REGARDING COMPROMISED VERDICT WAIVED ...

Protecting Yourself From Auto Recalls

Jan 30, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

In many of our blog posts, we discuss various recalls affecting the auto industry. These recalls have included all types of defective products, potential problems, and various concerns related to ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 5, 2017

Jan 24, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 1 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JANUARY 5, 2018 NO ABUSE OF DISCRETION IN TRIAL JUDGE DISMISSING PLAINTIFF’S CASE FOR FRAUD ON THE COURT. Willie-Koonce v. Miami Sunshine ...

Workplace Injuries & Third Party Claims in Florida

Jan 23, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

Most workers in the state of Florida who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses are covered by their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. As a form of no-fault insurance, workers’ comp allows ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of December 22, 2017

Jan 17, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 51 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 22, 2017 TRIAL COURT PROPERLY ENTERED SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT IN A SLIP AND FALL CASE WHERE NO EVIDENCE WAS PRESENTED ...

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