In a matter illustrating the importance of having a defendant/driver’s affidavit that properly articulates an absolute defense to liability in opposing summary judgment, the defendant trucking company and its driver appealed summary judgment, whic Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu

In this matter, the plaintiff alleged he was a passenger on the defendant’s bus and was injured when he fell due to the bus stopping short to avoid a collision with another vehicle.  Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu

This matter involved a collision at an intersection between a truck and a golf cart where both parties disputed who had the green light and who was at fault for the collision.  Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu

This action involved a bike race where the decedent was struck by a vehicle as the race participants were closely congested on a narrow roadway.  Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu

This matter involved an accident where the decedent was struck after attempting to render aid to motorists involved in a multi-car collision.  Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu

The trial court granted an employer’s motion for summary judgment and ruled that, for an employee to recover for employment retaliation under Florida’s Whistleblower’s Act (section 448.102(3)) (FWA), they have to show they objected to, or refused Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu

The defendant was driving a truck into an intersection when he allegedly struck a golf cart driven by the plaintiff. There was a dispute as to who had the green light and who hit whom. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu

The defendants, a number of medical entities and providers, filed a motion to stay federal litigation based on New York causes of action pending the resolution of New Jersey arbitrable claims.  Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company appealed an order awarding True Builders—the assignee of Universal’s insured—attorney fees and costs for a dismissed circuit court lawsuit (the First Case) and a then filed a county court lawsuit Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu

The plaintiffs sustained physical injuries from a helicopter crash in Afghanistan and commenced a civil lawsuit in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu