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Case Law Summary: Zofia Zak Rhodes v. Newport Building and Construction, Inc.,

By: Adam Langino

Date: May 14, 2012

Florida's Second District Court of Appeal recently decided Zofia Zak Rhodes v. Newport Building and Construction, Inc., 37 Fla. L. Weekly D1091b (Fla. 2d DCA May 4, 2012), and reversed the foreclosure of a construction lien that was entered after full payment of an arbitration award.

Confidential Settlement Reached Against Estate of Arturo Gatti

Date: May 10, 2012

A confidential settlement has been reached in the civil action against the estate of former world champion boxer Arturo Gatti.

Defend Justice – Community Event to Highlight Selection, Election and Retention of Florida Judges

Date: May 10, 2012

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Consumer Justice Law Firm, Leopold Law P.A. is co-hosting a community event on Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Harriett Harriet Himmel Theater in City Place.

United Healthcare Fails to Accept Calls to Authorize Treatment

Date: May 7, 2012

Palm Beach County resident Philip Gillig, III, a member of United Healthcare, fell into septic shock after multiple attempts to gain HMO authorization for treatment failed due to a “full” voice mail.

Case Law Summary: Graney & KTD Consulting Engineers, Inc. v. Caduceus Props., LLC & Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, P.A

By: Lauren Fallick

Date: May 1, 2012

The First District Court of Appeal recently issued its opinion in Graney & KTD Consulting Engineers, Inc. v. Caduceus Properties, LLC & Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, P.A., 37 Fla. L. Weekly D892a (Fla. 1st DCA Apr. 17, 2012), which confirmed the divide among jurisdictions in Florida and nationwide. Specifically, the opinion related to the issue of whether the relation-back doctrine applies when a plaintiff’s amendment adds a direct claim against an already-joined, third-party defendant after the statute of limitations has run.

Michelin Tire Recall

Source: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigation (ODI)

Date: April 23, 2012

Michelin has issued a recall of approximately 77,775 tires due to a defect in the casing that may cause rapid air loss.

Tire Recalls

Source: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigation (ODI)

Date: April 23, 2012

Almost 40,000 tires from various manufacturers’ have been recalled for failure to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, regarding "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.”

Chrysler Recall

Source: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigation (ODI)

Date: April 23, 2012

Chrysler has issued a recall of approximately 1,689 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2011 through January 2, 2012.

Honda Recall

Source: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigation (ODI)

Date: April 23, 2012

Honda has issued a recall of approximately 554,428 vehicles due to a defect that can cause the low beam headlights to become inoperative.

Rockland Drop Side Cribs Recalled for Entrapment, Suffocation Hazards

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Date: April 23, 2012

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of approximately 16,700 Rockland Furniture Drop-side Cribs due to a fall, suffocation and entrapment hazard.