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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: ...

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 ...

Are Tesla's Defective?

Mar 12, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Tesla and its enigmatic CEO, Elon Musk, have taken the electric vehicle market by storm and captured the fascination of the American public. One driver even stated: “ The car feels like the future, I ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of February 21, 2020

Mar 10, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Is the Federal Summary Judgment Standard in Florida's Future? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 7 CASES FROM THE WEEK FEBRUARY 21, 2020 SUMMARY JUDGMENT REVERSED WHEN DEFENDANT FAILED TO ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of February 14, 2020

Mar 4, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

To e-file or not to e-file, that is the question. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 6 CASES FROM THE WEEK FEBRUARY 14, 2020 ERROR TO GRANT MOTION TO STRIKE MOTION FOR FEES, §57.105 BECAUSE THE SAFE ...

The Dangers of Flex Seal & Toxic Exposure

Mar 3, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Potentially Hazardous Liquid Rubber Sealant Coating The multi-purpose liquid rubber spray known as Flex Seal is used to block out moisture, air and is even used as a water barrier for in-water use. ...

David C. Prather Named the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association’s “Member of the Year”

Mar 3, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

West Palm Beach personal injury attorney David C. Prather was named "Member of the Year” at the 19th Annual F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association's, William Holland Scholarship Lunch. Prather, a ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of February 7, 2020

Feb 26, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Big injustice, but not enough under Murphy . FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 5 CASES FROM THE WEEK FEBRUARY 7, 2020 TRIAL COURT ERRED IN ENTERING DIRECTED VERDICT ON LIABILITY AGAINST DEFENDANT ...

Firm Recovers $17.3 Million in Wrongful Death, Product Defect Case on $1 Million Policy

Feb 20, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin recently recovered $17.3 million in a wrongful death and product defect case. The firm represented the surviving 14-year-old son of a 41-year-old man ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 31, 2020

Feb 18, 2020 • Julie H. Littky-Rubin

Evidence comes in all shapes and sizes. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 4 CASES FROM THE WEEK JANUARY 31, 2020 TRIAL COURT ERRONEOUSLY ENTERED SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN A TIRE BLOW OUT CASE RESULTING ...

Can Apps Help Prevent Distracted Driving?

Feb 18, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

It may seem counterintuitive, but “yes!” Certain apps on your phone can help prevent distraction while driving. Some take away the temptation to text and drive, others read your texts and emails out ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 24, 2020

Feb 12, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Immunity Check FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 3 CASES FROM THE WEEK JANUARY 24, 2020 FLORIDA SUPREME COURT AMENDS RULE 9.130 (a)(3)(C)(xi) REGARDING NON-FINAL APPEALS RELATED TO SOVEREIGN ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 17, 2020

Feb 4, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Can hands-free cell phone use be punitive? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 2 CASES FROM THE WEEK JANUARY 17, 2020 PROHIBITION DENIED WHERE DEFENDANT ARGUED THAT JUDGE WAS BIASED AGAINST IT ...

Werner Recalled Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders

Jan 30, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Werner, a company that manufactures ladders and fall protection products, recalled their “Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders” due to risk of falls. The business recently announced it is ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 10, 2020

Jan 28, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Did I make myself clear? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 1 CASES FROM THE WEEK JANUARY 10, 2020 OBJECTION IN VOIR DIRE DID NOT PROVIDE A CLEAR OR SPECIFIC ENOUGH LEGAL OBJECTION TO THE ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of December 27, 2019

Jan 22, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Duty v. Immunity FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 52 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 27, 2019 WHEN A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY HAS THE SAME COMMON LAW DUTY AS A PRIVATE PERSON, SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY IS ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of December 20, 2019

Jan 15, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

What is an "original source"? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 51 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 20, 2019 TRIAL COURT DEPARTED FROM THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF LAW BY ORDERING A HOSPITAL TO ...

Attorney Shana P. Nogues Joins West Palm Beach Personal Injury Law Firm, Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Jan 13, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is pleased to announce Shana P. Nogues has joined their award-winning legal team as a personal injury attorney. Nogues has nearly a decade of ...

Attorney Jennifer A. Lettman Elected to Palm Beach County Justice Association Board of Directors

Jan 10, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer, Jennifer A. Lettman was elected to the Palm Beach County Justice Association (PBCJA) Board of Directors on Thursday, January 10. She and the other newly elected ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of December 13, 2020

Jan 8, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

No non-delegable duty to repair FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 50 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 13, 2019 COURT REFUSES TO FIND A NON-DELEGABLE DUTY ON THE PART OF A MOTOR CARRIER WITH RESPECT ...

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