Ireland and Gambacurta Secure Defense Verdict

Carr Allison Shareholders Charlie Ireland and Ginny Gambacurta of our Birmingham (AL) office have secured a defense verdict in a premise liability claim in Federal Court after a four day trial with seven figures in claimed damages for AMC Theaters. Great Results!

Burgess and Scarpone Obtain Dismissal of Premises Case

Elizabeth “Betsy” Burgess and Kayla Scarpone of Carr Allison’s Tallahassee office prevailed on a dispositive motion resulting in the prompt dismissal of a high exposure premises case.  Another great result for our clients! Way to go, Betsy and Kayla!

DeLisle and Saunders Obtains Dismissal

Sara Beth DeLisle and Anna Saunders of our Birmingham (AL) Office have recently gotten an order dismissing the Plaintiff’s entire case in federal court. After an altercation at the client’s trampoline park, the Plaintiff filed a lawsuit against them claiming negligent assault and battery, negligent hiring and negligent supervision. In […]

Sausaman Obtains Final Summary Judgment and Dismissal of Action against Retailer

Carr Allison Shareholder Alison H. Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office won final summary judgment on all five counts against a retail defendant in federal court, including false arrest, negligence, negligent infliction of emotional distress, defamation and malicious prosecution. The court entered final judgment in favor of Defendant. No appeal […]

Dunagan Obtains Summary Judgment

Carr Allison Shareholder Greg Dunagan of our Daphne (AL) office recently obtained a summary judgment award for a police officer in a case alleging a claim under the Alabama Municipal Tort Liability Act and a claim of false imprisonment.  The Plaintiff alleged that she had been wrongfully questioned by the […]

Dunagan and Wiley Obtain Summary Judgment

Greg Dunagan and Aaron Wiley of our Daphne, AL office recently obtained a summary judgment award for a client in a premises liability case in Mobile County.  The Plaintiff alleged that he slipped and fell on a patch of ice on an outside patio at a local business following an […]

Martin and Petherick Obtains Dismissal of a Health Care Liability Action

Sean W. Martin and Michael J. Petherick of the Chattanooga office of Carr Allison successfully obtained dismissal of a health care liability action. The Plaintiff alleged that her now deceased father fell trying to walk from the x-ray table to his wheelchair.  The Plaintiff asserted a general negligence action against […]

Palmer and Harris Earns Summary Judgment

Steve Palmer and Hugh Harris won a Motion for Summary Judgment dismissing all wantonness claims in a case involving a rear-end motor vehicle accident.  Based on the strength of defense’s arguments, Plaintiff’s counsel decided not to even contest the MSJ and agreed to dismiss those claims.

Cutshall Obtains Win

Birmingham Shareholder Amanda Cutshall obtained a denial of compensability while defending a workers’ compensation case in Marshall County, Alabama.  The Plaintiff asked the Court to determine whether his employer would be liable for a second injury to his left shoulder.  Ms. Cutshall argued that Plaintiff failed to provide the proper […]

Saunders Obtains Defense Verdict

Birmingham Associate Anna Saunders defended a client in a workers’ compensation case in Etowah County, Alabama.  The Plaintiff alleged that he re-injured his shoulder while working with the Defendant and requested that the Court find his injuries compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act of Alabama and award him a monetary […]

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Zwilling to Present Webinar on Ethical Duties When Resolving Claims Including Navigating Potential Conflicts

Course Description In today’s current litigation environment, most claims are appropriate for consideration of a potential settlement at some point.  This program will walk through the stages of litigation and how they will progress absent resolution.  The potential risks of nuclear verdicts will also be discussed.  The program will also […]

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.


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