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Fri 21st Sep | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of August 24, 2018

The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 34 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2018 TRIAL COURT DID NOT ABUSE ITS DISCRETION IN REFUSING TO EXCUSE FOR CAUSE A JUROR WHO WORKED AS A PROSECUTOR FOR STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 27...

Wed 19th Sep | 2018

Commercial Trucking Regulations: Understanding the Obligations of Trucking Companies

Truck Regulations BY Clark Fountain

Commercial trucks and tractor-trailers are the largest and most dangerous vehicles on public roads. Weighing as much as 80,000 pounds, slow to stop, and difficult to maneuver, commercial vehicles pose increased risks of...

Fri 14th Sep | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of August 17, 2018

General BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 33 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2018 TRIAL COURT ERRED IN AWARDING SECTION 57.105 FEES WITHOUT MAKING FINDINGS BASED ON SUBSTANTIAL COMPETENT EVIDENCE IN THE RECORD THAT THE ACTION...

Tue 11th Sep | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of August 10, 2018

The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 32 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF AUGUST 10, 2018 SITTING EN BANC, THE THIRD DISTRICT HELD THAT IN ORDER FOR A CONTRACT TO BE RESCINDED ON THE BASIS OF UNILATERAL MISTAKE, IT IS NOT NECESSARY...

Tue 11th Sep | 2018

Ford Recalls Two Million F-150 Trucks due to Seatbelt Fires

General BY Clark Fountain

Last week, Ford announced a recall of approximately two million of its F-150 pickup trucks after learning that the pretensioner (a seatbelt component) can cause a fire if the vehicle is involved in a collision. The...

Thu 6th Sep | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of August 3, 2018

The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

TRIAL COURT ERRED IN AWARDING A LESSER AMOUNT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH FEE CLAIM BECAUSE ATTORNEY WAS AWARDED SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN THE AMOUNT HE SOUGHT–A PARTY WHO RECOVERS JUDGMENT IS ENTITLED TO RECOVER...

Wed 5th Sep | 2018

Scaffolding Accident in Orlando Leaves Two Workers

Accidents In the News Personal Injury BY Clark Fountain

Recently, a construction accident in Orlando resulted in two fatalities when the scaffolding on a construction site collapsed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the deceased workers, and to everyone else who...

Fri 31st Aug | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of July 27, 2018

The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 31 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF AUGUST 3, 2018 TRIAL COURT ERRED IN AWARDING A LESSER AMOUNT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH FEE CLAIM BECAUSE ATTORNEY WAS AWARDED SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN THE AMOUNT HE...

Fri 24th Aug | 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of July 27, 2018

The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 43, NUMBER 30 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JULY 27, 2018 DISMISSAL OF COMPLAINT TOO SEVERE A SANCTION FOR THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY’S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COURT ORDERS, WHEN THE PLAINTIFF WAS NOT...

Thu 23rd Aug | 2018

Is Your Personal Injury Case Valid & Worthwhile?

Personal Injury BY Clark Fountain

When you want to file a personal injury claim, you might be met by an insurance company that quickly calls your lawsuit “frivolous” or invalid. What does this mean, and should you be concerned about it? A frivolous...

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of August 24, 2018

Commercial Trucking Regulations: Understanding the Obligations of Trucking Companies

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of August 17, 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of August 10, 2018

Ford Recalls Two Million F-150 Trucks due to Seatbelt Fires

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of August 3, 2018

Scaffolding Accident in Orlando Leaves Two Workers

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of July 27, 2018

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of July 27, 2018

Is Your Personal Injury Case Valid & Worthwhile?

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