Carpenter and Jones Contribute to DRI’s Compendium

Allan Jones, Shareholder in our Birmingham office, recently prepared the Alabama chapter to the Defense Research Institute’s 2016 Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance Compendium.  This Compendium is used by insurance claims professionals and staff throughout the nation as a vital tool for claims handling on a multi-state basis.   Shareholder Thomas Carpenter, from our Gulfport office, prepared the Mississippi contribution to the Compendium, and was also the National Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Compendium, responsible for editing and oversight of the 51 states and districts which have chapters in the Compendium.

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Miller and Muhonen Obtain Dismissal

Chancey Miller and Stephen Muhonen of our Chattanooga (TN) office succeeded in obtaining the dismissal of a significant security case for a retail client. In a case where a convenience store employee was assaulted while confronting a shoplifter, allegations were that the retailer failed to provide proper security which was an […]

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Sausaman Prevails on a Motion for Summary Judgment

Alison H. Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a national convenience store chain. The court agreed that rain on an asphalt parking lot was not a dangerous condition and granted final judgment in our client’s favor.

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Baggett and Ingram Prevail on a Motion for Judgment

Evan Baggett and Josh Ingram of our Birmingham (AL) office recently prevailed on a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a complex tort case. After extensive briefing and oral arguments, the court granted their motion and dismissed all the plaintiff’s claims with prejudice.

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