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Get the Help You Need: Navigating Product Liability Cases in Florida

Product liability cases in Florida, as in any other state, involve legal claims against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of defective products that cause harm to consumers. These cases can be complex, involving various...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Driverless Dilemma: Are We Lab Rats Without Legal Recourse in the Experiment of Autonomous Driving?

In the maze of today’s technological advancements, our society is standing at a crossroads where progress meets safety. The intricate web of autonomous driving technology and legislative accountability is unraveling in front...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The Responsibility of Manufacturers and Retailers in Florida Product Liability Cases

It is normal and reasonable to believe that all of the products on sale at a store are safe. The overwhelming majority of companies take the necessary steps to ensure that this is so. There are instances, however, when a...more

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Risks & Rewards of 3D Printing in the Construction Industry

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Utilizing 3D printing in both commercial and residential projects has been gaining popularity within the construction industry. While the benefits may appear endless, there are still risks to be considered before this...more

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Florida Product Liability Law: 4th DCA Affirms Summary Judgment with Key Holdings for Manufacturers

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On June 15, 2022, the Fourth DCA issued its opinion in Michael Grieco v. Daiho Sangyo., Inc., AW Distributing, Inc., and Wal-Mart Stores East, LP affirming entry of summary judgment in favor of the manufacturer, distributor...more

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What You Need to Know about Email and eSignatures for the Purchase or Sale of Goods

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The use of email has become common in the contracting process and received an additional boost from the COVID-19 pandemic, which made electronic communications the preference for most businesses. ...more

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Fourth DCA Adopts Risk-Utility Test as the Standard for Some Design Defect Claims

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Recently, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal opened the door to moving away from the consumer expectations test and adopting the risk-utility test for strict liability design defect claims involving complex...more

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Florida Hemp: Is Green the New Orange?

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The Florida Legislature passed Florida’s version of the 2018 Farm Bill authorizing hemp production and removing hemp from Florida’s list of controlled substances. Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill and make it...more

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