Mr. Robert R. Kane, III

Experience: Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Healthcare Litigation: Defending a medical device manufacturer in all phases of its ongoing multidistrict products liability litigation concerning its pelvic mesh products (MDL 2187, In Re: C. R. Bard, Inc. Pelvic Repair Sys. Prods. Liab. Litig., S.D.W. Va.), including cases within the MDL, the New Jersey MCL, individual cases remanded for trial in their originating states, and newly filed cases in various district courts since closure of the MDL.; Products Liability Litigation: Defending a Fortune 500 multinational corporation in a wide variety of consumer products liability matters.; Defending the largest home improvement retailer in the United States against claims that it sold a defective product.; Represented a large fair and ride owner/operator against product defect claims and resulting personal injury claims.; Construction Litigation: Represented the largest privately-owned residential and commercial real estate firm in the United States with over $60 billion in assets owned or under development in various construction defect, real estate, and business matters.; Represented high-net-worth individuals in various construction defect matters at their homes on Palm Beach island.; Real Estate Litigation: Represented one of the largest luxury home developers in Florida in a turnover dispute involving construction defects and financial claims. Obtained summary judgment in favor of the Developer on the financial claims totaling more than $850,000.00 on a matter of first impression that was affirmed by the Fourth District Court of Appeals which resulted in a favorable settlement for the client on the construction claims.; Represented large hotel developer in all aspects of the purchase of oceanfront cooperative hotel in Palm Beach, including real estate transactions and disputes, corporate issues, and resulting litigation.; Defended luxury Palm Beach condominium-hotel in various financial, real estate, association, and construction defect matters.; Represented large developer in dispute with the City of Virginia Beach involving the construction of a $200-million-dollar sports and entertainment arena.; Labor & Employment Litigation: Defended luxury Palm Beach condominium-hotel in federal court against Fair Labor Standards Act claim asserted by a former employee for unpaid wages and overtime compensation.; Defended large Boca Raton real estate developer against claims of hostile work environment, sexual harassment, quid pro quo, violations of the Florida Civil Rights Act, retaliation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.; General Commercial Litigation: Defeated founding shareholder's claims seeking millions of dollars and entitlement to shares in privately held pharmaceutical company and prevailing on summary judgment in favor of the pharmaceutical company in federal court.; Represented global natural products company and its founder/CEO against multi-million-dollar contract, fraud, and tort claims.; Defended Luxury Miami Hotel against price gouging and unfair trade practice claims brought by the Florida Attorney General following Hurricane Irma.; Defended large spirits and consumer goods businesses and officer against multi-million-dollar contract, fraud, and tort claims following a $52-million-dollar sale of assets.; Resolved matters for closely held corporations involving shareholder and internal disputes.; Defended Hospitals in wrongful death and negligence claims.; Internships: Extern, University of Florida Office of the Vice President and General Counsel, Spring 2012; Extern, Hon. Frances S. King, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Fall 2011; Liaison, University of Florida Athletic Association, 2009-2011; Intern, Athletes First, Inc., Summer 2010; Intern, Office of the State Attorney of Florida, William P. Cervone, Fall 2008;