National Labor Relations Board Ruling on Joint Employer Liability
On December 14, 2017, in Hy-Brand Industrial Contractors, Ltd., the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) overturned an Obama-era rule that held employers potentially liable for labor-law violations committed by their franchisees and subcontractors absent direct control over the terms and conditions of employment. Prior to the decision in Hy-Brand, a […]
Nixon Prevails for Defense
Faith Nixon of Carr Allison’s Mobile, Alabama office successfully defended her client in a circuit court jury trial in Baldwin County, Alabama. The Plaintiff claimed that construction work on the client’s property caused his retaining wall to fail during a flood. He also asserted a claim for continuing trespass of […]
Gomez and Martin Earn Defense Verdict
Erin E. Gomez and Sean W. Martin of Carr Allison’s Chattanooga (TN) office obtained summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee in a premises liability case on behalf of one of its restaurant clients. It was a typical Saturday evening in the restaurant […]
Ball and Guarino Earn Defense Verdict
Shareholder Steve Ball and Associate Michael Guarino prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama on September 28, 2017. The lawsuit initially involved the pursuit of missing flatbed trailers for clients with a major trucking company. After recovering the […]
Birmingham (AL) Non-Discrimination Law Update
On September 26th, the Birmingham (AL) City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on a person’s race, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or disability. The ordinance imposes criminal liability only, with offenders being liable for a $100 fine for a first offense, […]
Thornton Elected to USLAW Network Board of Directors
Shareholder Thomas S. Thornton, III, resident in Carr Allison’s Birmingham (AL) office, has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the USLAW Network for the 2017-2018 term. Tommy is a member of USLAW’s Workers’ Compensation Practice Group and previously served as chair of the Retail Practice Group. […]
Nixon and Wiley Earn Another Defense Verdict
Faith Nixon and Aaron Wiley of Carr Allison’s Mobile (AL) office successfully defended their client in a circuit court jury trial in Baldwin County, Alabama. The case concerned a rear-end collision in which the Defendant, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s, rear-ended three different vehicles while trying to drive home from […]
Nixon and Wiley Earn Defense Verdict in Jury Trial
Aaron Wiley and Faith Nixon successfully defended their client in a circuit court jury trial in Monroe County, Alabama. The matter involved a rear-end accident in a private parking lot. The Plaintiff claimed that he suffered a torn shoulder labrum, among other injuries, and required two surgeries. The Plaintiff asked […]
Employers: DOJ Splits From EEOC Rejecting LGBTQ Workplace Protections
Shareholder Dixie Daimwood, who recently co-presented a webinar for the Professional Liability Attorney Network (PLAN) on LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace, continues to follow this fast moving legal issue. Please click here: Employers-DOJ Splits From EEOC Rejecting LGBTQ Workplace Protections
Defense Win in Wrongful Death Case
Caroline T. Pryor recently won a motion to dismiss in a wrongful death case, arguing that the Plaintiffs failed to state a claim for relief which could be granted. The court agreed and dismissed the claims against the firm’s clients.
