At the end of July, the Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases recommended that the Supreme Court of Florida approve the proposed amendments to Section 403 – Products Liability. Partners Julie H....
Tue 30th Jul | 2019
Managing Partner Mark W. Clark Recertified in Civil Practice by National Board of Trial Advocacy
President and Managing Partner Mark W. Clark has successfully achieved recertification as a civil practice lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Board certification is among the greatest honors a lawyer can achieve...
Fri 26th Jul | 2019
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of July 12, 2019
We Hate Technicalities! FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 28 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JULY 12, 2019 AS DECISIONAL LAW PROVIDES A BASIS FOR ALLOWING MOTIONS FOR SUBSTITUTION TO BE FILED AFTER THE 90-DAY PERIOD FOR...
Fri 19th Jul | 2019
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of July 5, 2019
I Have A Lien! FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 27 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JULY 5, 2019 INSURER NEGLIGENT FOR FAILING TO PROTECT FORMER LAW FIRM’S CHARGING LIEN. Geico General Insurance Co. v. Steinger, Iscoe &...
Fri 12th Jul | 2019
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of June 28, 2019
If Your Doctor Says You Said It… FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 26 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF June 28, 2019 ERROR TO REFUSE TO ADMIT A MEDICAL RECORD CONTAINING A STATEMENT THE PLAINTIFF MADE TO HER TREATING PHYSICIAN...
Tue 9th Jul | 2019
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of June 21, 2019
Be Careful What You Wish For. FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 25 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF June 21, 2019 ERRONEOUS JURY INSTRUCTION ON INFORMED CONSENT STRIPS PLAINTIFF OF 15M VERDICT AND REQUIRES A NEW TRIAL. Sherrer v....
Mon 8th Jul | 2019
Important Information for Parents of Teenage Drivers
Teenagers are at the greatest risk of being involved in a serious accident when they are first learning to drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states motor vehicle accidents are the leading...
Tue 2nd Jul | 2019
Clark, Fountain, Littky-Rubin & Whitman Launches New Webpage for The Week in Torts E-Newsletter
The firm is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated webpage for the popular e-newsletter The Week in Torts. Every Thursday, Partner Julie H. Littky-Rubin summarizes the recent tort cases issued by each of...
Mon 1st Jul | 2019
Traumatic Brain Injury 101: Side Effects and Treatment
Although popular culture doesn’t always acknowledge this fact, brain injuries are incredibly serious and require immediate medical attention. Whether it’s a simple concussion or an open head wound, a brain injury can lead...
When doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other medical professionals make mistakes, the repercussions can be life-altering or even fatal. Patients literally put their lives in their doctors’ hands, and as a result, medical...