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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 8, 2020

May 26, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

"You knew...or at least it's a question" FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 18 CASES FROM THE WEEK May 8, 2020 EVIDENCE OF DIRTY WATER WITH MUDDY FOOTPRINTS ON THE FLOOR, ALONG WITH A SEPARATELY ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of May 1, 2020

May 19, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Stacking only goes so far FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 17 CASES FROM THE WEEK May 1, 2020 TRIAL COURT PROPERLY ENTERED SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITING NON-STACKABLE UM BENEFITS ...

NHTSA Shines Light on Takata Airbag Recall

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

Tens of Millions of Vehicles Affected Countless vehicles in the United States are equipped with Takata airbags. While airbags are meant to protect passenger vehicle occupants from harm, tens of ...

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

May 13, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

It's that much, I promise.. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 16 CASES FROM THE WEEK April 24, 2020 THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT THAT A MOTION TO TAX COSTS BE VERIFIED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN AFFIDAVIT. ...

How COVID-19 Has Changed the Road for Truck Drivers

May 11, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

The FMCSA Has Suspended Hours-of-Service Laws for the First Time Since 1938 In March 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) suspended hours-of-service regulations “ in support ...

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

May 6, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

"Mere dislike not a race-neutral reason" FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 15 CASES FROM THE WEEK April 17, 2020 WHITE MALES ARE MEMBERS OF A DISTINCT RACIAL GROUP FOR PURPOSES OF A MELBOURNE ...

The Importance of the Walmart Wrongful Death Suit

May 4, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Two Employees Die From COVID-19 Complications After Store Allegedly Fails to Take Precautions The family of a deceased Walmart employee has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company, alleging ...

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

Apr 29, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

How many of you are owner? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 14 CASES FROM THE WEEK April 10, 2020 THE SECOND DISTRICT ANALYZES THE DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTALITY DOCTRINE AS APPLIED TO FAMILIES, WHERE ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of April 3, 2020

Apr 22, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Second District Deals Blow to Arbitrator's Power FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 13 CASES FROM THE WEEK April 3, 2020 BECAUSE THE ARBITRATION PROVISION IN THE CONTRACT DID NOT PROVIDE CLEAR AND ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 27, 2020

Apr 15, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Will an amendment for punis soon be reviewable before trial FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 12 CASES FROM THE WEEK March 27, 2020 PETITION FOR WRIT TO REVIEW ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO AMEND TO ADD ...

Is Food Poisoning a Product Liability Issue?

Apr 14, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Yes. If you get food poisoning, you may be able to file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer, store, or restaurant that sold you the food. This is especially true if the food product ...

Are Electric Scooters Legal in Florida?

Apr 8, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

No. According to Florida law , motorized scooters (or electric scooters) are considered motor vehicles. As such, they are not allowed on sidewalks or bike paths unless being propelled by human power ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 20, 2020

Apr 8, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

New Rule-New Power FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 11 CASES FROM THE WEEK March 20, 2020 AMENDMENT TO RULES OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION -- CHIEF JUSTICE HAS AUTHORITY TO TAKE ACTION TO RESPOND TO ...

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

Apr 2, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Will The Playing Field Ever Be Level Again? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 10 CASES FROM THE WEEK March 13, 2020 NO ABUSE OF DISCRETION IN DENYING MOTION FOR ADVERSE INFERENCE JURY INSTRUCTION ...

Understanding Cruise Ship Outbreaks

Apr 1, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

When most people think of cruise ship accidents , they think of major maritime disasters like the Titanic. Nevertheless, outbreaks of viral diseases are much more common – and much timelier. Cruise ...

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Announces 2020 “Panthers Park Your Phone” Distracted Driving Scholarship Application for William T. Dwyer High School Seniors

Apr 1, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is pleased to announce the opening of the 2020 "Panthers Park Your Phone" Distracted Driving Scholarship application period. The $1,000 scholarship is ...

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 ...

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