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Wed 20th Dec | 2017

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of December 1, 2017

The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 48 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 1, 2017 This week was apparently low on torts, as there are no cases to report. That said, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for...

Wed 13th Dec | 2017

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of November 24, 2017

General BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 47 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 24, 2017 TRIAL COURT ABUSED ITS DISCRETION IN DISCOURAGING JURY FROM READ-BACK OF TESTIMONY. Phillip Morris v. Duignan, 42 Fla. L. Weekly D2426 (Fla....

Wed 6th Dec | 2017

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of November 17, 2017

The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 46 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17, 2017 TRIAL COURT ERRED IN FAILING TO GRANT POST-TRIAL MOTION FOR DIRECTED VERDICT IN A SLIP AND FALL CASE WHERE PLAINTIFF FAILED TO INTRODUCE...

Mon 4th Dec | 2017

IKEA Reissues Dresser Recall After Death of 8th Child

Product Recalls BY Clark Fountain

IKEA is re-announcing its recall of chests and dressers following the death of another child. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the most recent child death occurred in May when a 2-year-old California...

Wed 29th Nov | 2017

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of November 10, 2017

The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 45 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10, 2017 SUPREME COURT RULES THAT CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PRESUIT ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO...

Wed 15th Nov | 2017

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of October 27, 2017

The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 43 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 27, 2017 “ADVERSE MEDICAL INCIDENTS” UNDER AMENDMENT 7 ARE NOT LIMITED TO THOSE PREVIOUSLY PROTECTED BY STATUTE–AMENDMENT 7 WAS INTENDED TO BE...

Wed 8th Nov | 2017

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of October 20, 2017

The Week in Torts BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 42 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 20, 2017 ENTITLEMENT TO A MULTIPLIER DOES NOT REQUIRE EITHER “RARE” OR “EXCEPTIONAL” CIRCUMSTANCES. Joyce v. Federated National Insurance Co., 42...

Tue 7th Nov | 2017

What is the “Impact Rule” in a Personal Injury Case?

Personal Injury BY Clark Fountain

Florida, unlike most other states in the U.S., adheres to the “impact rule” in personal injury cases. Also known as the Physical Impact Rule, the impact rule requires physical contact in order for victims to recover...

Mon 30th Oct | 2017

Who Pays When a Personal Injury Lawsuit is Won?

Personal Injury BY Clark Fountain

Personal injury lawsuits allow victims harmed by negligent and wrongful acts to recover financial compensation for their damages, including their medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering, among other economic and...

Wed 25th Oct | 2017

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of October 13, 2017

General BY Clark Fountain

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 41 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13, 2017 LAW FIRM’S CONSCIOUS DECISION TO USE A DEFECTIVE EMAIL SYSTEM WITHOUT SAFEGUARDS OR OVERSIGHT TO SAVE MONEY DID NOT CONSTITUTE EXCUSABLE...

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of December 1, 2017

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of November 24, 2017

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of November 17, 2017

IKEA Reissues Dresser Recall After Death of 8th Child

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of November 10, 2017

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of October 27, 2017

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of October 20, 2017

What is the “Impact Rule” in a Personal Injury Case?

Who Pays When a Personal Injury Lawsuit is Won?

The Week in Torts – Cases from the Week of October 13, 2017

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