Houston and Maples Successful in Appeal to Supreme Court of Alabama

Shareholders Heather M. Houston and Jonathan R. Maples of Carr Allison’s Mobile, AL office successfully petitioned the Supreme Court of Alabama to order the trial court to dismiss all claims against their client, a roadway sweeping contractor, based upon the applicable statute of limitations.  Houston and Maples successfully argued that the “relation back” doctrine did not save the plaintiffs’ claims against their client.  The Supreme Court of Alabama issued a writ of mandamus directing the trial court to dismiss all claims against their client.

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Zwilling to Present Webinar on How to Avoid Nuclear Employment Verdicts

There has been a significant increase in nuclear verdicts across all industries post-COVID, but some of the most staggering awards have been in employment lawsuits.  This webinar will discuss how those nuclear verdicts can be avoided. This webinar is approved for one hour of continuing education credit by the Department […]

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Sausaman Obtains Summary Judgment

Alison Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office obtained summary judgement 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! 

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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!

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