Eric Ruben focuses on civil disputes and litigation on behalf of insurers and product manufacturers, including acting as regional counsel for multiple tire companies. Eric defends simple negligence to complex strict liability actions involving moderate to catastrophic injuries and multiple deaths. He also provides insurers with coverage analyses and defends allegations, including fraudulent insurance practices and spoliation. Eric further handles commercial contract disputes over issues such as indemnity, choice of law, and breach of contract.
Admissions
Florida, including all state courts
US District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
Education
J.D., University of Florida, Levin College of Law, 2008
B.S., cum laude, University of Florida, 2005
Memberships
Florida Defense Lawyer’s Association
American Bar Association
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AIPAC
Experience
Dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction on behalf of an auto parts manufacturer granted by the trial court and upheld on appeal.
Final summary judgment in a seven-figure dram shop action arguing evidence failed to show knowledge of plaintiff’s alleged habitual addiction to alcohol.
Plaintiff's pleadings struck with prejudice in a personal injury action against a retail bank.
Defense verdict in a bench trial involving allegations of misappropriation, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duties.
Partial summary judgment for a manufacturer in a multiple death and injury case related to survivor status.
Voluntary dismissal in a personal injury action against a rental car company after filing a motion for sanctions.
Voluntary dismissal in personal injury action following evidentiary hearing on a motion to dismiss for fraud on the court.
Reached settlement of five figures on behalf of a manufacturer in a potential eight-figure paraplegia case.
Limited discovery in a case involving three deaths and four injuries following a rollover accident.
Voluntary dismissal in a personal injury case following several admissions against interest at plaintiff’s deposition.
Limited discovery in a wrongful death products liability action under trade secret and relevance objections, leading to a highly favorable settlement.
Settled for less than the cost of defense in a wheel-off case against a national auto maintenance facility where the accident caused loss of vision, a seizure, and neck and back pain.
