Barkas and Weaver Obtain Summary Judgment
Shareholder Chris Barkas and Associate Kyle Weaver of Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office won a Motion for Summary Judgment on a wrongful death claim involving a construction zone accident. The firm’s client, a tow truck company, was called in to lift a street sweeper to allow rescue personnel to extract […]
Carr Allison Welcomes Summer Clerks in Jacksonville
Meet Carr Allison’s talented 2020 law clerks. These students will work alongside attorneys and staff in our Jacksonville (FL) office to gain a deeper understanding of the practice of law and experience life at Carr Allison first-hand. (L-R): Joseph Endicott, rising 3L at Florida State University; Nick O’Leary, rising 3L […]
Cutshall Named Alabama State Bar Workers’ Comp Section Officer
Shareholder Amanda L. Cutshall of Carr Allison’s Birmingham (AL) office has been named the incoming officer for the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Alabama State Bar. Cutshall will serve as Secretary/Treasurer for 2020-21. Congratulations!
Defense Win for Oliver, DeLisle and Saunders
Shareholders Tom Oliver and Sara Beth DeLisle and Associate Anna Saunders recently obtained partial summary judgment on behalf of a major transportation client in a lawsuit arising out of a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer and passenger vehicle in Calhoun County. The plaintiff alleged she was injured due to […]
Court Renders First Decision Concerning Business Interruption Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Shutdown Losses
Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, countless businesses across the country were forced to close their doors, at least temporarily, to help combat the spread of the virus. This has caused thousands of businesses to turn to their insurance companies seeking coverage for losses under business interruption policies. To read […]
Weaver to Speak on FDLA Panel
Associate Kyle Weaver of Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office will speak on a free panel to all FDLA members on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 12 pm. Alongside Weaver will be a toxicologist and an insurance claims representative to discuss “A Toxicological Route to Answering Questions of Legal Liability.” The […]
Hallford to Participate in USLAW Presentation
Shareholder Pam Hallford of Carr Allison’s Dothan (AL) office will participate in a By Women For Women discussion on combatting potential mega-verdicts on Thursday July 30, 2020, at 3 pm as part of the USLAW Network’s month-long Celebration of Women. The panel presentation, “Combatting Mega-Verdicts: Anchors Away!,” will address strategies, […]
Zwilling to Present Medicare Compliance Webinar
Shareholder Melisa C. Zwilling of Carr Allison’s Birmingham (AL) office will present a free webinar on Thursday August 27th from 1-2 pm (CDT). During the webinar on the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, Melisa will discuss current trends, case law and other important topics. In addition, one hour of adjuster continuing […]
Defense Win for Martin in Chattanooga
Carr Allison’s Shareholder Sean W. Martin (Chattanooga, TN) obtained a full dismissal of a subcontractor in a lawsuit arising out of a residential construction project gone bad. Martin’s client was responsible for installing manufactured stone on the exterior of the plaintiff’s lake house in Middle Tennessee. The plaintiffs took no […]
Defense Win for Sausaman and Vickers in Jacksonville
Shareholder Heath Vickers and Counsel Alison Sausaman, of Carr Allison’s Jacksonville (FL) office, prevailed on dispositive motions in a Section 1983 case alleging that an officer performed an unreasonable search and used excessive force during the course of an arrest. The court granted their motion to dismiss all claims against […]
