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 concerns for...
Yearly Archives: 2019
Tue 28th May | 2019
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of May 17, 2019
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 DEATH–...
Thu 23rd May | 2019
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of May 10, 2019
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 EMOTIONAL SUFFERING AND A...
Wed 22nd May | 2019
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of May 3, 2019
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 THE EVIDENCE IS ALREADY...
Fri 17th May | 2019
Driving Change: Starting July 1 Florida Drivers Can Be Ticketed for Texting and Driving
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 driving a primary offense...
Thu 16th May | 2019
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of April 26, 2019
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 SOLELY LIABLE FOR...
Fri 10th May | 2019
Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman Awards First Annual “Panthers Park Your Phone” Scholarship Award to Graduating High School Senior
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 dangers of distracted...
Wed 8th May | 2019
Attorney Ben J. Whitman Shares Electrocution Liability and Litigation Strategies with Broward County Trial Lawyers Association
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 (BCTLA). Utility...
Thu 2nd May | 2019
Partner Julie-Littky-Rubin Chairs Florida Justice Association Collateral Sources Webinar
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. This area of the law is...
Wed 1st May | 2019
Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman Earns “Top 20 Verdict” in Florida
Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman 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 Donald R....