Swanson Obtains Summary Judgment
Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office obtained summary judgment in Fulton County (GA) on behalf of a restaurant client in a lawsuit stemming from a customer-server altercation. The plaintiffs brought 12 claims, ranging from battery and false imprisonment to negligent hiring and emotional distress. The court dismissed the […]
Zwilling to Present Webinar on Navigating AI Liability and E&O Exposure in the Age of Automation
Course Description: Is your client’s chatbot giving legal advice? Is their algorithm making underwriting decisions? Welcome to the brave new world of AI liability-where a single hallucinating bot can trigger a million-dollar E&O claim. Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how professional services are delivered, but it’s also creating a minefield of […]
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.
Sausaman and Iturra Obtain Final Summary Judgment
Alison H. Sausaman and Katie L. Iturra of our Jacksonville (FL) office secured a complete defense victory on behalf of a national auto parts retailer in a federal slip-and-fall lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged that rainwater tracked into the store caused a fall that resulted in cervical fusion surgery and was […]
Sausaman and Griffis Obtain a Final Summary Judgment
Alison H. Sausaman and Andrew-Paul Griffis of our Jacksonville (FL) office secured a complete defense victory on behalf of a national convenience store and gas station in federal court. The plaintiff alleged injuries resulting from a transitory foreign substance on the premises. Alison and Andrew-Paul successfully obtained final summary judgment […]
Zwilling to Present Webinar on Confidentiality and Privacy Ethics in Employment Practices Liability Claims – ETHICS
Course Description: EPL claims are a minefield of confidential information-from intimate details of harassment allegations to protected medical records to sensitive personnel files. One careless disclosure can expose you and your organization to liability, regulatory sanctions, and reputational damage. This program will give you a clear understanding of your confidentiality […]
Sausaman, Vickers and Thomas Obtain Favorable Verdict
Alison H. Sausaman and Heath L. Vickers of our Jacksonville (FL) office and Rachel L. Thomas of our Pensacola (FL) office secured a favorable verdict on behalf of a national restaurant chain in a premises liability case. After an extensive trial, the jury came back favorably for the defense, placing […]
Zwilling to Present Webinar on Retaliation and Whistleblower Claims on the Rise
Course Description: Retaliation claims now account for nearly half of all charges filed with the EEOC, and they are often easier for employees to prove than the underlying discrimination complaint. Add in the expanding web of federal and state whistleblower protections, new financial incentives for employees to report wrongdoing, and […]
