Carr Allison Wins Big in Circuit Court

  Carr Allison attorneys Bo Kirkpatrick and Joe Driver scored a big victory protecting employer’s rights under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act.  The plaintiff/employee in Huey v. Stryker Trailers, LLC, (Calhoun County, CV-2023-900328), sued his employer for negligence based on a work-related injury to his finger.  The employer moved to […]

Worley and de los Reyes Win Summary Judgment

Carr Allison attorneys Steve Worley and Marissa de los Reyes of our Jacksonville (FL) office recently won a motion for summary judgment on a cross-complaint for defense and indemnity. Their co-defendant in the underlying claim did not believe that defense nor indemnity was owed per a contract with the co-defendant. […]

Sausaman Wins Motion to Dismiss

Carr Allison shareholder Alison H. Sausaman of the Jacksonville (FL) office won a motion to dismiss filed on behalf of a large transportation employer. After three rounds of moving to dismiss the complaint, the federal court dismissed all six counts with prejudice. Great Results!

Gambacurta Obtains Summary Judgment

Carr Allison shareholder Virginia “Ginny” Gambacurta, obtained summary judgment in Lee County Circuit Court (AL) on behalf of a national restaurant client.  The plaintiff in the case alleged she slipped and fell when she stepped in an unknown slippery substance on the floor of the restaurant.   The defense argued that […]

Hallford Obtains Defense Verdict

Carr Allison shareholder Pam Hallford of our Dothan (AL) office recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an automotive defendant accused of improper service to a vehicle.  After the single day trial, wherein the plaintiff requested damages for a new engine and other incidental damages, a complete defense verdict […]

Sausaman and Flynn Obtain Dismissal

Carr Allison attorneys Alison Sausaman and Galen Flynn of our Jacksonville (FL) office won a motion to dismiss in an employment case in federal court. After three rounds of moving to dismiss the complaint, the court dismissed the case in its entirety with prejudice. Congratulations!

Lockett Successfully Defends Client

Carr Allison shareholder Tara W. Lockett of our Mobile (AL) office tried a workers’ compensation case and successfully defended her client. The plaintiff worked for the manufacturer for over 5 years and alleged as a result of the bright lights, loud noises and smells, she developed migraines that left her […]

Haley-Gleason and DeCoste Defend Florida Workers’ Compensation Client

Carr Allison attorneys Jennifer Haley-Gleason and Cassandra DeCoste recently defended a Florida Workers’ Compensation Petition for Benefits which sought authorization of medical benefits for a workplace accident and alleged injury to the lower back.  The claim was initially denied by the carrier upon discovery of an extensive history of treatment […]

Ross and Beckman Win Defense Verdict

Carr Allison attorneys Brett Ross and Adelaide Beckman of our Birmingham (AL) office recently received a defense verdict from a jury in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County (AL).   The case involved a T-Bone accident in Anniston (AL) between their client’s armored vehicle and a passenger car.  Both drivers claimed […]

Nixon Obtain Dismissal

Faith Nixon of our Mobile (AL) office successfully defended her client in federal court against claims of violations of the Fair Housing Act and retaliation. The Plaintiff claimed that he assisted his friend in requesting accommodations under the Fair Housing Act to use a service dog on the property, but […]

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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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