Category: Recent Decisions

Alison H. Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a national convenience store chain. The court agreed that rain on an asphalt parking lot was not a dangerous condition and granted final judgment in our client’s favor.

Evan Baggett and Josh Ingram of our Birmingham (AL) office recently prevailed on a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a complex tort case. After extensive briefing and oral arguments, the court granted their motion and dismissed all the plaintiff’s claims with prejudice.

Angel Croes and Allison Murrah of our Birmingham (AL) office prevailed in a premises liability case. The court granted summary judgment in their favor and dismissed all claims with prejudice.

Jennifer Sullivan of our Tallahassee (FL) office prevailed on a motion for summary judgment on behalf of an insurance adjuster who was personally sued for defamation arising from the handling of an auto claim. Following a hearing, the court found that the statements alleged did not rise to the level […]

Clayton S. Welch of our Gulfport (MS) office prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in a premises liability case on behalf of a national retail client. Clayton did a superb job arguing the motion and preparing the findings of fact and conclusions of law which the court adopted. Great […]

Jenny Tyler Baker of our Gulfport (MS) office prevailed on a motion for summary judgment on behalf of a hospitality client. After a hearing, the court found that the plaintiff had failed to produce any evidence to support a premises liability claim and dismissed the case with prejudice. Great results! 

Ed Taylor and Katie Van Camp of our Gulfport (MS) office obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a trucking client after a four-day jury trial in the Circuit Court of Harrison County, Mississippi. The defendant was operating an 18-wheeler on I-10 when an engine light came on. The driver […]

Alison Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion to dismiss for fraud on behalf of a convenient store client. After an extensive evidentiary hearing, the court dismissed the case with prejudice. Great Results! 

Dave Brannon and George Reynolds of our Tallahassee (FL) office successfully obtained a defense verdict in a product liability and negligence lawsuit brought against a Florida-based grocery store chain. The plaintiff alleged she suffered injuries after consuming a product purchased from the grocery store defendant. The jury returned a favorable […]

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!