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Tue 18th Feb | 2020

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

Business Litigation Contractual Disputes Insurance Bad Faith Personal Injury The Week in Torts Workers' Compensation BY Clark Fountain

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?

Distracting Driving Accidents BY Clark Fountain

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

Appellate Litigation Car Accidents Crime Victim Injury Insurance Bad Faith Legal Malpractice Personal Injury Premises Liability Road Safety The Week in Torts Wrongful Death BY Clark Fountain

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

Appellate Litigation Distracting Driving Accidents Personal Injury The Week in Torts Truck Accidents Wrongful Death BY Clark Fountain

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...

Thu 30th Jan | 2020

Werner Recalled Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders

Accidents In the News Product liability Product Recalls BY Clark Fountain

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 maintaining its June 20,...

Tue 28th Jan | 2020

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

Brain Injury Car Accidents Contractual Disputes Federal Torts Medical Malpractice Personal Injury The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

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 CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE STRIKE...

Wed 22nd Jan | 2020

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

Appellate Litigation Contractual Disputes Crime Victim Injury Insurance Bad Faith Medical Malpractice Negligent Security Personal Injury Slip and Fall The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

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 INAPPLICABLE. Sanchez v....

Wed 15th Jan | 2020

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

Appellate Litigation Hospital Credentialing Insurance Bad Faith Medical Malpractice Motorcycle Accidents Personal Injury The Week in Torts Truck Accidents BY Clark Fountain

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 PRODUCE “EACH...

Mon 23rd Dec | 2019

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of December 13, 2019

Accidents Personal Injury Premises Liability The Week in Torts Wrongful Death BY Clark Fountain

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 TO REPAIR WORK THAT THE...

Mon 23rd Dec | 2019

Vehicle Safety in 2019: The Five Biggest Automotive Dangers

Accidents Auto Defect Auto News & Recalls Defective Tires Road Safety Safety Tips BY Clark Fountain

The Automotive Issues That Worried Us Most This Year Spontaneous engine fires, dishonest car dealers, and self-driving cars that can’t actually see… here’s a round-up of car safety issues we saw in 2019. 1. A Flaw in...

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

Can Apps Help Prevent Distracted Driving?

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

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

Werner Recalled Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders

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

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

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

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of December 13, 2019

Vehicle Safety in 2019: The Five Biggest Automotive Dangers

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