Martin and Swanson obtained both a Defense Verdict and a Summary Judgment

Carr Allison attorneys Sean W. Martin and Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office, obtained both a defense verdict and a summary judgment in the same case in Gwinnett County (GA). The premises liability case against a national restaurant chain began in magistrate court, where Mr. Martin and Mr. Swanson obtained a defense verdict at trial.  The plaintiff appealed to the Superior Court of Gwinnett County. A Motion for Summary Judgment was filed and granted.  The plaintiff did not appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals.

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Sausaman Granted a Summary Judgment

Alison H. Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office won a recent appeal of an order granting Defendant’s motion for summary judgment on behalf of a convenience store. The Fifth District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s order, which held that an undefined change in elevation where concrete met asphalt […]

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Summer 2026 Law Clerks

Carr Allison Welcomes 10 1Ls and 23 2Ls to the 2026 Summer Clerk Program!

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DeCoudres and Brown Granted a Summary Judgment

Shaun DeCoudres and Web Brown of our Birmingham (AL) office were granted summary judgment in Jefferson County (AL) on claims of negligent hiring, training and supervision in a death case involving a temp agency and tire wholesaler. Shaun and Web argued that the temp agency scans possible employees for placement […]

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