Swanson Obtains Summary Judgment
Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office obtained summary judgment in Fulton County (GA) on behalf of a restaurant client in a lawsuit stemming from a customer-server altercation. The plaintiffs brought 12 claims, ranging from battery and false imprisonment to negligent hiring and emotional distress. The court dismissed the […]
Swanson Obtains Summary Judgment
Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office secured summary judgment for a client in DeKalb County (GA). This was a premises liability case in which the plaintiff claimed she tripped and fell on overgrown kudzu in a movie theater parking lot. The court agreed with Stephen’s arguments on two […]
Thornton Elected to the USLAW Board of Directors
Carr Allison congratulates shareholder Thomas S. Thornton, III, of our Birmingham (AL) office on being elected to the 2026-27 USLAW Board of Directors, where he will be serving as Vice Chair.
Sausaman and Iturra Obtain Final Summary Judgment
Alison H. Sausaman and Katie L. Iturra of our Jacksonville (FL) office secured a complete defense victory on behalf of a national auto parts retailer in a federal slip-and-fall lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged that rainwater tracked into the store caused a fall that resulted in cervical fusion surgery and was […]
Sausaman and Griffis Obtain a Final Summary Judgment
Alison H. Sausaman and Andrew-Paul Griffis of our Jacksonville (FL) office secured a complete defense victory on behalf of a national convenience store and gas station in federal court. The plaintiff alleged injuries resulting from a transitory foreign substance on the premises. Alison and Andrew-Paul successfully obtained final summary judgment […]
Sausaman, Vickers and Thomas Obtain Favorable Verdict
Alison H. Sausaman and Heath L. Vickers of our Jacksonville (FL) office and Rachel L. Thomas of our Pensacola (FL) office secured a favorable verdict on behalf of a national restaurant chain in a premises liability case. After an extensive trial, the jury came back favorably for the defense, placing […]
56 Carr Allison Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027
56 of Carr Allison’s attorneys have been included in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®! Three of our attorneys were named “2027 Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®. This award is presented to a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region in […]
Kennedy Obtains Dismissal
Camille M. Kennedy of our Chattanooga (TN) office recently secured a complete defense victory in Gwinnett County (GA) in a food poisoning case against a national fast-food restaurant. The plaintiff alleged that French fries served by our client caused her illness and required medical treatment. After the close of the […]
Watson and Davenport Obtain Dismissal
Jordan D. Watson and Jared Davenport of our Chattanooga (TN) office successfully defended a fellow attorney through the Tennessee trial and appellate courts in a lawsuit arising from a property dispute. After the plaintiff added the attorney as a defendant, alleging bad-faith legal advice related to a deeded property during […]
Wells Participates in Naturalization Ceremony
Carr Allison shareholder and retired Mobile County District Judge Judson W. Wells, Sr. will participate today in the Naturalization Ceremony in Mobile (AL). The formal ceremony will be conducted by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. In his capacity as Past President of the Mobile […]
