Fatal Electrocution Results Significant Confidential Settlement for Family of Five

Clark Fountain’s Jennifer Dinetz has obtained a significant confidential settlement on behalf of a father of four who was killed after being electrocuted by a high-voltage utility wire. Authorities found him hoisted by his harness 25 feet in the air. The firm’s client was trimming trees in the rear of a home that had become overgrown to maximize privacy but had grown too close to the power line.

Dinetz was retained to investigate any avenue of recovery and presented claims against the homeowner, the owner of the utility line, and the tree trimming/vegetation management contractors hired by the owner of the utility line. Dinetz filed the lawsuit alleging negligence on the property owner for failing to warn, on the utility company for failing to inspect, and on the vegetation company for failing to carry out the assigned trimming plans. 


After completing discovery, Dinetz was able to resolve this matter against all Defendants for the benefit of our client’s surviving spouse and four children. 

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Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is proud to announce that the $200 Million Jury Verdict obtained in the Batchelder v. Malibu Boats LLC trial has been recognized as one of the “Top Verdicts of 2021.”


Additionally, the record-breaking verdict has been featured in the annual Litigation Packet published by the American Association of Justice.


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South Florida Legal Guide Names Clark Fountain Attorneys as “Top Lawyers,” Firm as “Top Law Firm” in 2022 Edition

The 2022 edition of the South Florida Legal Guide named the attorneys at Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin as “Top Lawyers.” The firm was also named to the “Top Law Firms” list in the Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Civil Litigation categories. Read More

Attorney Shana Nogues Selected Top 40 Under 40 by National Trial Lawyers

“At Clark Fountain, we pride ourselves on providing every client with superior legal representation. No stone is left unturned,” said Nogues. “It is an honor and a privilege to represent our firm and our deserving clients,” she continued.  Read More

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FORD RECALLS 3 MILLION VEHICLES FOR ROLLAWAY RISK

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The issue: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position.


Models Recalled: 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, 2015-2018 Edge

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