Colombo v. BRP US, Inc. – Jet Thrust Injury on Personal Watercraft
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission reports there are approximately 111,000 registered personal watercraft in the state of Florida. In 2013, these recreational water vehicles, which include Jet Skis, Sea-Doos, and Waverunners, were involved in 137 accidents, with Miami-Dade reporting more than any other county. These accidents resulted in 125 injuries and 10 deaths. While most […]
Court: Limited Asbestos Exposure Could Cause Asbestosis
Both state and federal courts weighing the issue of “how much asbestos exposure is too much” have tended to reject the notion that any exposure to the toxic substance is grounds for litigation. Typically, one has to prove repeated exposure through specific sources, usually over the course of months, years, or even decades, and then […]
Judge: No Reversal on Asbestos Defendant Punitive Damages Order
It’s been the standard in Florida courts and others across the country to bar plaintiffs access to punitive damages in asbestos litigation, even when it’s clear the defendants knew the dangers of their products and actively concealed them. However, one judge in New York City Asbestos Litigation Court defied the norm with an order that […]
