Res Judicata and Burden of Proof Issues in Case Involving Spinal Cord Stimulator
On October 29, 2020, the Georgia Court of Appeals held that (1) res judicata did not bar a claimant's second claim for a spinal cord...
Georgia Supreme Court Rules Apportionment of “Fault” Applies in Strict Liability Cases
In the case of Johns v. Suzuki Motors of America, Inc. S19G1478 (10/19/2020), the Georgia Supreme Court held that strict liability claims...
Playground Burn Case Emphasizes the Importance of Expert Testimony
Holly and Craig Stern sued the Tifton Chick-Fil-A franchisee (“the CFA”) for negligence over the claim that their son was injured on the...
Georgia Court of Appeals Reaffirms Superior Knowledge Requirement in Violent Act Premises Case
In ABH Corporation v. Montgomery, Case No. A20A0854 (9/17/2020), the Court reviewed the trial court’s denial of a motion for summary...
Georgia Court of Appeals Reaffirms Need for Compliance with Minimums of Ante Litem Notice
A20A1011. PICKLESIMER et al. v. CITY OF EATONTON et al The Georgia Court of Appeals recently reiterated the need for compliance with the...