Taylor and Van Camp Obtain a Defense Verdict

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 […]

Sausaman Prevails on a Motion to Dismiss

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! 

Brannon and Reynolds Obtain a Defense Verdict

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 […]

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!

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 […]

Moss and McCullers Obtain Summary Judgment

Walker Moss and Crawford McCullers of our Birmingham office obtained summary judgment in the Circuit Court of Lee County (AL) on behalf of a national retail client. The plaintiff in the case alleged she tripped and fell on an unmarked curb outside of the store. The defense argued that the […]

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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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