Civil Litigation

Recent Cases

Inadequate security decision by Georgia appeals court upholds jury verdict against bar

November 16, 2008

In Georgia, a bar can sometimes be held liable for injuries suffered by bystanders when a fight breaks out. In Mulligan’s Bar & Grill v. Stanfield, the Court of Appeals affirmed a jury verdict in favor of Bruce Stanfield who filed suit against Mulligan’s Bar & Grill and the owner of the bar after being […]

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Georgia courts require specific performance of certain shareholder agreements

November 15, 2008

The Georgia Court of Appeals has decided a case involving specific performance of a shareholder agreement that may be important to small and closely held corporations in Georgia. In Clausen v. Intercat, the Court of Appeals agreed with a trial court order which granted summary judgment to Intercat Inc. for specific performance of a shareholder […]

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Atlanta lawyer files $2 million lawsuit against Crocs shoe manufacturer

September 10, 2008

An Atlanta lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the Colorado-based maker of the popular Crocs shoes. The lawsuit alleges that a child was injured while wearing the shoes on an airport escalator. According to the complaint, the shoes got caught up in the escalator because of their design. Damages for the child’s injuries are alleged […]

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