SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN DOG ATTACK CASE
On January 22, 2025, Atlanta partners Carrie Christie and Courtney Norton obtained summary judgment in the Superior Court of Walton County, Georgia in a case involving personal injuries to a package delivery person who alleged that she was attacked by the plaintiff’s dogs. Although the plaintiff sought to impose liability under O.C.G.A. § 51-2-7, Georgia’s […]
DISMISSAL OF PREMISES CASE AFFIRMED ON APPEAL
On January 9, 2025, Partner David Rutherford and New York Associate Cassidy Brillhart obtained a decision from New York Appellate Division, First Department, affirming the lower court’s decision granting summary judgment and dismissing the plaintiff’s claims as asserted against a non-profit agency, which provides housing and support services for persons with mental illness(es).
WRONGFUL DEATH TRIAL RESULT
On October 10, 2024, Partner David Rutherford and New York Associate Cassidy Brillhart settled a wrongful death case asserted against a non-profit organization in Westchester County, providing essential educational services, direct services, vocational training, recreation, rehabilitation and advocacy to children and adults with all developmental disabilities including autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and cerebral […]
CASE INVOLVING ASSAULT AT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY DISMISSED
On September 27, 2024, Partner David Rutherford and New York Associate Cassidy Brillhart obtained a dismissal of a negligent security action pending in Bronx County, wherein the plaintiff alleged that she was assaulted by a resident of an assisted housing facility while she was on the premises.
CASE INVOLVING INJURY DURING DANCE RECITAL DISMISSED
On July 9, 2024, Partner David Rutherford and New York Associate Cassidy Brillhart obtained summary judgment dismissing premises liability claims asserted against a family-owned Dance Studio pending in Nassau County. The co-defendant, a high school where the dance studio hosted annual shows, was also sued. The plaintiff appealed the Supreme Court’s decision as to the […]