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 can never go back.”...
Yearly Archives: 2020
Tue 10th Mar | 2020
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of February 21, 2020
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 DEMONSTRATE...
Wed 4th Mar | 2020
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of February 14, 2020
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 HARBOR NOTICE DID NOT...
Tue 3rd Mar | 2020
The Dangers of Flex Seal & Toxic Exposure
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. Unfortunately, with...
Wed 26th Feb | 2020
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of February 7, 2020
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 AFTER A DEFENSE VERDICT –...
Thu 20th Feb | 2020
Firm Recovers $17.3 Million in Wrongful Death, Product Defect Case on $1 Million Policy
Clark, Fountain, Littky-Rubin & Whitman 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 who died in a rollover...
Tue 18th Feb | 2020
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of January 31, 2020
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 IN THE PLAINTIFF’S...
Tue 18th Feb | 2020
Can Apps Help Prevent Distracted Driving?
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 loud, and some create...
Wed 12th Feb | 2020
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of January 24, 2020
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 IMMUNITY. Florida Highway...
Tue 4th Feb | 2020
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of January 17, 2020
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 REGARDING ITS CELL PHONE...