Eleventh Circuit Finds for Insurer in COVID-19 Case of First Impression in Georgia
6/6/22
Phil Savrin and Shawn Bingham successfully represented Allied Insurance Company of America (a Nationwide entity) in resisting a claim by a restaurant (Henry’s Louisiana Grill) seeking coverage for business income lost after it suspended its operations after the COVID-19 outbreak. The central question, which had not been decided previously under Georgia law, was whether the…
FMG Victory: Pennsylvania federal judge dismisses claims for COVID-19 related injuries
12/17/21
An Eastern District of Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Tyson Foods, Inc. (“Tyson”) is immune from liability for claims asserted by the family of a supervisor at a Philadelphia meatpacking plant who died of complications from COVID-19. The claims were dismissed as the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act (“PWCA”) is the exclusive remedy for job-related injuries.…
Paul Piantino and Aviation Practice Team Earn Victory at Buffalo-Niagara International Airport
12/17/21
Paul Piantino and the Aviation Practice Team secured a big win on summary judgment in New York Supreme Court in Erie County this past November. The case centers around the “duty to warn” and liability with respect to snow removal, a topic FMG has a great deal of expertise in. Plaintiff was an employee of…
FMG Obtains 7 Figure Settlement On Behalf of Insured in E&O Case
12/16/21
Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP recently obtained a seven figure plus settlement on behalf of an insurer client in connection with a Negligence and Breach of Contract action against one of the Insurer’s Binding Agents. The Binding Agent was authorized to bind and write contracts of insurance for certain classes and lines of business and…
Casey Stansbury and Team Secure Favorable Settlement On the Verge of Trial
12/9/21
Casey Stansbury and the FMG team successfully secured settlement in a wrongful conviction case involving our a City client. The plaintiffs brought suit in federal court for various claims, including but not limited to, malicious prosecution, violations of due process, conspiracy, false arrest and false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and defamation. Plaintiffs demanded…
Phil Savrin and Mallory Ball Obtain Summary Judgment On Behalf of Insurance Company
12/9/21
Summary Judgment awarded to client Scottsdale Insurance Company Mallory Ball and Philip Savrin secured summary judgment for the insurer on the insured’s first-party property damage claim to a commercial building allegedly related to storm damage. The Court granted summary judgment based on the insured’s failure to comply with the notice requirement under the Policy which…
Dana Maine and William Linkous Obtain Summary Judgment in Firearms Zoning Case
7/21/21
Dana Maine and William Linkous obtained a favorable result in the Fulton County Superior Court for the client City of Sandy Springs which had denied Plaintiffs a home occupation business license to sell and distribute firearms. On behalf of our client, Ms. Maine and Mr. Linkous prevailed on a motion for summary judgment before the…
John Bennett and Amy Bender Obtain Summary Judgment in U.S. District Court
6/10/21
John Bennett and Amy Bender obtained summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on behalf of our client, a specialty contractor providing precast/prestressed concrete systems and services. The court dismissed each of plaintiff’s causes of action, which consisted of claims for gender-based pay discrimination and retaliation pursuant to Title…
Ken Menendez Obtains Summary Judgment in U.S. District Court
6/10/21
Kenneth Menendez and Taryn Haumann obtained a favorable result for three prominent advertising agencies. Two agencies were Plaintiff’s former employers and one agency was a potential employer. After Plaintiff demonstrated multiple incidents of poor behavior, the potential employer elected to revoke an employment offer prior to her acceptance. Defendants were engaged in pre-suit settlement discussions…
Wayne Melnick and Andy Treese Secure The Plaintiff’s Voluntary Dismissal
6/10/21
Wayne Melnick and Andy Treese secured the plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal with prejudice of a disputed liability auto accident case after their independent investigation showed the plaintiff lied and made material omissions in both written discovery responses and at deposition. Plaintiff initially admitted to a single prior Motor Vehicle Accident, but denied other prior or subsequent…
Wayne Melnick and Andy Treese Obtain Summary Judgment in Case Involving Constitutional Rights
6/10/21
Wayne Melnick and Andy Treese won summary judgment for a principal and the superintendent of schools in a federal case arising from allegations that a teacher sexually abuse two teenage boys over a period of years. The students brought Section 1983 claims against the principal and superintendent based on the Due Process and Equal Protection…
Jennifer Adair and Eric Retter Obtain Summary Judgment in Premise Liability Case
6/10/21
Jennifer Adair and Eric Retter obtained summary judgment in a premises liability case in which a police officer was injured responding to a riot at a Mexican restaurant during a Cinco de Mayo event. The plaintiff alleged that the restaurant failed to provide adequate security for the event, over-served patrons, and allowed the restaurant and…