Allison and Watson Successful after 3-day Trial

Carr Allison shareholders Russ Allison and Jordan Watson recently defended an insurance carrier sued for bad faith, breach of contract, misrepresentation and concealment. Prior to trial, Russ and Jordan filed and argued a Motion for Summary Judgment which the court granted in part, dismissing all claims but for the breach […]

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Nixon Obtains Summary Judgment

Carr Allison shareholder Faith Nixon of our Mobile (AL) office obtained a summary judgment for her client, an insurance carrier, in a direct-action lawsuit.  The Plaintiff asserted claims for breach of contract,  negligent misrepresentation, negligent procurement and fraud after he was only allowed to stack three underinsured motorist coverages on […]

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Nixon Successfully Defends Client

Carr Allison shareholder Faith Nixon of our Mobile (AL) office successfully defended her client in a Circuit Court jury trial in Mobile County (AL).  The Plaintiff claimed Mrs. Nixon’s client was channeling stormwater onto the Plaintiff’s property, causing substantial structural issues with the home and rendering the property valueless.  Mrs. […]

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Allison and Watson Successful in Federal Court

Carr Allison shareholders Russ Allison and Jordan Watson successfully defended a large insurance company sued for bad faith, breach of contract and fraud in federal court.  Russ and Jordan obtained a dismissal of all claims brought against their client, arguing that the plaintiff failed to state a viable cause of […]

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Zwilling To Present Webinar on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Carr Allison shareholder Melisa Zwilling is scheduled to present a free webinar on August 18 at 1:00 PM (CT). This webinar will discuss some recent cases and employment trends concerning diversity, equity and inclusion topics and their impact on employers and insurers.  Department of Insurance continuing education credit is approved […]

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Martin and Swanson Obtain Full Dismissal

Carr Allison attorneys Sean W. Martin and Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office, obtained a full dismissal with prejudice for a national auto parts store in a case pending in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The case involved an auto accident with a car allegedly leased to Carr Allison’s client […]

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Pryor and Townsley Obtain Summary Judgment

Carr Allison attorneys Caroline Pryor and Alex Townsley of our Mobile (AL) office, recently won Summary Judgment for a retail client in a case where the plaintiff tripped on a gas pump island, sustaining a fractured shoulder.  In support of the argument that the gas pump island was open and […]

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Carr Allison Welcomes Summer Law Clerks in Jacksonville

Meet Carr Allison’s talented 2022 Jacksonville law clerks.  These students have been working alongside attorneys and staff in our Jacksonville (FL) office to gain a deeper understanding of the practice of law and experience life at Carr Allison first-hand. (L-R): Lindsey Joost (2L), Wayne Selogy (1L)

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Zwilling to Present Webinar on Surviving Social Inflation and Nuclear Judgments in E&O Litigation

Course Description: A $1 million E&O claim walks into a courtroom and comes out a $15 million nuclear verdict.  Unfortunately, that’s not the setup to a joke-it’s the new reality of professional liability litigation. Social inflation isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s the single biggest force reshaping the E&O landscape.  […]

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Holder Joins USLAW Live! Podcast

Join Carr Allison shareholder Nicole M. Holder on the latest USLAW Live! podcast episode as she discusses Mississippi’s legal landscape and the issues impacting litigation across the state. Nikki shares insights on comparative fault, damages caps, Chancery Court practice, and other important legal developments affecting businesses and insurers in Mississippi. […]

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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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