$11 Million Verdict Upheld Against Mitsubishi After ruling 2-1 to reverse an almost $11 million verdict obtained for our clients in Palm Beach County against Mitsubishi in a products liability case involving a defective seatbelt design, the 4th District graciously changed its mind on rehearing. In a turn of events, the appellate court granted attorney Julie Littky-Rubin's motion for rehearing, withdrawing its earlier opinion and issuing a new one which reinstated the jury's verdict. The case involved 25-year old, Scott Laliberte, who died after the seatbelt in a Mitsubishi Montero failed during a rollover crash in 2004. While the recent decision in Mitsubishi v. Laliberte will not bring back our clients' son back, it gives the family some closure and save them from having to relive Scott's death during a second trial. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Legal Team Heads West: Case in Mexico, Claim Brought in California When a California attorney needed help on a products liability case involving a tire failure and rollover that resulted in a passenger's catastrophic paralysis, he asked Clark Fountain to join forces. The accident occurred when a missionary couple was returning to the United States from Mexico. Because the accident occurred in Mexico, partner Hampton Keen traveled to Mexico to take depositions. Prior to the firm's involvement, the case had been pending for several years with little progress. Due to Clark Fountain's experience with similar vehicles and the same manufacturer, we resolved the case in California for a confidential amount within eight months. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Defective Fuel System Claims Lives of Two College Students The lives of two college students were tragically cut short after the car they were traveling in was struck in the rear by another vehicle and burst in to flames. Attorneys Mark Clark and Tim Murphy handled the case, which was referred to us, and brought suit against the vehicle manufacturer, alleging it designed a defective fuel system in the accident vehicle. After several years of litigation, the firm was able to reach confidential settlements with the vehicle manufacturer on behalf of the families of the accident victims. |