Georgia Courts Reinforce Contract Principles
The Georgia Court of Appeals reinforced contract principles by denying rescission of a contract when the plaintiff failed to read the...
Clarity Relating to Spoliation in Medical Malpractice
The Court of Appeals recently provided clarity relating to spoliation of evidence in a medical malpractice case. To meet the standard...
McDonnell Douglas Framework and Pretext in Whistleblower Cases
Recently, the Georgia Court of Appeals formally stated that the McDonnell Douglas framework, used in Title VII retaliation, federal...
Changes coming to key defense apportionment tactic?
A decision on whether a person or entity, which may be immune from a suit, can be put on the verdict form by the defendant for...
Business Phone Calls Before or After Accident Do Not Create Respondeat Superior Liability
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently refused to extend the doctrine of respondeat superior liability to an employer based on...