Watson to Present at EC Defense Network Annual Meeting

Carr Allison shareholder Jordan Watson will be presenting at the Annual Meeting of the EC Defense Network in Chicago on September 23rd. Jordan will address recent trends in bad faith law as well as an overview of the burden of proof in bad faith lawsuits in the Southeastern United States. […]

Driver and Zwilling Successfully Defend Client

Carr Allison shareholders Melisa Zwilling and Joe Driver from our Birmingham (AL) office recently defended an employer in a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County (AL) by a pro se plaintiff.  The plaintiff claimed that her employment was wrongfully terminated.  Melisa and Joe filed a Motion to […]

Smith Earns Summary Judgment

Carr Allison shareholder Glenn Smith from our Mobile (AL) office earned a summary judgment in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida. Glenn defended a company in the business of providing property insurance in the State of Florida from the first-party claims of a company which was providing professional engineering, […]

Happy World Humanitarian Day!

Happy World Humanitarian Day! We want to take this day to recognize all the hard working individuals who take time out of their day to help their communities. At Carr Allison we have multiple attorneys that help out with the Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham Program (VLB). VLB bridges the gap between […]

45 Carr Allison Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America®

Carr Allison is excited to announce that 45 attorneys, across four states, have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 and The Best Lawyers in America®  2023 Ones to Watch for excellence in their respective practice areas. Below is a full list of those included. Congratulations!   Birmingham, AL […]

Register for Zwilling’s Webinar on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Don’t forget to register for Melisa Zwilling’s 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 for the states […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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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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 […]


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