Marketed as a safe alternative to regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes have become extremely popular with today’s youth and anyone who is trying to cut back on smoking. The sudden popularity has also brought with it questions...
Wed 13th Jul | 2016
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of July 1, 2016
FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 41, NUMBER 26 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JULY 1, 2016 TRIAL COURT PROPERLY COMPELLED MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PLAINTIFF TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT WHEN SHE FIRST CONTACTED AN ATTORNEY, AND WHAT ATTORNEYS SHE...
Thu 7th Jul | 2016
Hoverboard Recall Cites Fire Hazard
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 10 firms have recalled more than 500,000 hoverboards — or self-balancing scooters[1]. According to the recall, the two-wheeled device is a...
Wed 6th Jul | 2016
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of June 24, 2016
FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 41, NUMBER 25 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JUNE 24, 2016 ERROR TO ENTER SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR THE DEFENDANT, FINDING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PRESUIT REQUIREMENTS APPLIED–HOWEVER, CERTAIN COUNTS BARRED BY...
Wed 6th Jul | 2016
Clark Fountain Nominated for 2016 Best Personal Injury Law Firm
The attorneys at Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman are proud to announce that we have again been nominated for as Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Palm Beach County for 2016. The Best of Palm Beach County...
Fri 1st Jul | 2016
Takata Airbag Recall Update: Regulators Say Stop Driving These Hondas
Last month, we posted a blog detailing what is the nation’s largest airbag recall involving the Takata airbags in 13 different vehicle makes and models. The recall includes roughly 63 million recalled Takata airbags since...
Wed 29th Jun | 2016
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of June 17, 2016
ERROR TO ENTER DIRECTED VERDICT IN FAVOR OF DEFENDANT ON PERMANENCY, WHERE PLAINTIFF PRESENTED EXPERT TESTIMONY FROM TREATING PHYSICIAN AND CONSULTING NEUROLOGIST THAT HE HAD SUSTAINED PERMANENT INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE...
Tue 28th Jun | 2016
29 Million Dressers Recalled By IKEA After 6 Children Die
On June 28, 2016, IKEA issued a voluntary recall of 29 million chests and dressers due to a tip-over and entrapment hazard. The company is recalling the MALM 3-drawer dresser, MALM 4-drawar dresser, MALM 5-drawer dresser, and...
Fri 24th Jun | 2016
Clark Fountain Honored with Annual “Family Friendly Firm” Award
We are proud to announce that Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman has been awarded the annual “Family Friendly Firm” award for 2016 from the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association for...
Wed 22nd Jun | 2016
The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of June 10, 2016
FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 41, NUMBER 23 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JUNE 10, 2016 ERROR TO APPLY A MULTIPLIER WHEN NO SHOWING THAT THE INSUREDS WOULD HAVE HAD DIFFICULTY FINDING COMPETENT COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THEM. Florida...