Sausaman Obtains Summary Judgment

Alison Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office obtained summary judgment for a retail client in federal court. The plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence that the defendant had notice of a transitory foreign substance, and the court dismissed the case. Great Results! 

Sausaman and Igou Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment

Alison Sausaman and Miles Igou of our Jacksonville (FL) office successfully obtained summary judgment for a gas station client. The court found the wooden pallet at issue to be an open and obvious condition, dismissing the case. Great Results!

Lockett Obtains a Defense Verdict

Carr Allison shareholder Tara W. Lockett of our Mobile (AL) office obtained a defense verdict in an Ex parte Publix trial on compensability where the plaintiff argued the injuries sustained to his right shoulder while at work resulted in a need for a total shoulder replacement.  As a result of the […]

Sausaman and Kirkpatrick Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment

Alison Sausaman and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment on behalf of their hotel chain client. The court found that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence of notice regarding a transitory foreign substance and dismissed the claim. Great Results! 

Hallford, Draws and Chappell Obtain a Dismissed Verdict

Pam Hallford and her team recently were successful in obtaining a dismissed verdict on a fraud and breach of contract case in Geneva County (AL).  The action filed in 2024 was based on representations made by the defendant’s real estate agent and the company from whom she worked.  Due to […]

Zwilling Obtains Complete Dismissal of Case

Carr Allison Shareholder Melisa C. Zwilling successfully petitioned a court to completely dismiss a case in which the plaintiff alleged claims for intentional interference with business relations, defamation and breach of contract in an employment relationship.  The dismissal of all claims was the result of a hard-fought battle on behalf […]

Zwilling and Sausaman Published in USLAW Magazine

Carr Allison attorneys Melisa Zwilling and Alison Sausaman have been published in the 2024 winter issue of USLAW Magazine. Read their article “Best Practices to Avoid Nuclear Employment Verdicts” here!

Carr Allison’s Wells Speaks at Judicial Investiture

Carr Allison Shareholder Judson W. Wells spoke at the judicial investiture of Mobile County District Judge Johana Bucci and Mobile County Probate Judge Mark Erwin in January.  Judson discussed the character and traits of the new judges and delivered congratulations and best wishes to Judge Bucci and Judge Erwin on […]

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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 […]


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