Sausaman Obtains Summary Judgment

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

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!

Lockett Obtains a Defense Verdict

Carr Allison shareholder Tara W. Lockett of our Mobile (AL) office obtained a defense verdict in an Ex parte Publix trial on compensability where the plaintiff argued the injuries sustained to his right shoulder while at work resulted in a need for a total shoulder replacement.  As a result of the […]

Sausaman and Kirkpatrick Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment

Alison Sausaman and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment on behalf of their hotel chain client. The court found that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence of notice regarding a transitory foreign substance and dismissed the claim. Great Results! 

Hallford, Draws and Chappell Obtain a Dismissed Verdict

Pam Hallford and her team recently were successful in obtaining a dismissed verdict on a fraud and breach of contract case in Geneva County (AL).  The action filed in 2024 was based on representations made by the defendant’s real estate agent and the company from whom she worked.  Due to […]

Zwilling to Present Webinar on Medicare Conditional Payment Claims

Understanding how and when Medicare Conditional Payment Claims arise is vital to correct claim handling and resolution.  When problems do occur, knowing how to address them quickly and effectively is key.  This webinar will include an overview of the law, including several recent new developments, as well as tips to […]

Zwilling Obtains Complete Dismissal of Case

Carr Allison Shareholder Melisa C. Zwilling successfully petitioned a court to completely dismiss a case in which the plaintiff alleged claims for intentional interference with business relations, defamation and breach of contract in an employment relationship.  The dismissal of all claims was the result of a hard-fought battle on behalf […]

Zwilling and Sausaman Published in USLAW Magazine

Carr Allison attorneys Melisa Zwilling and Alison Sausaman have been published in the 2024 winter issue of USLAW Magazine. Read their article “Best Practices to Avoid Nuclear Employment Verdicts” here!

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Carr Allison Earns Best Law Firm Recognition for 2027

Carr Allison has been named one of the Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers® for 2027. This recognition is based solely on peer review from leading lawyers within the same geographic and legal practice areas.  Congratulations to our attorneys who continue to dedicate so much time and effort to provide […]

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 […]


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