On and effective May 2, 2022, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 620 amending Title 29, eliminating the need for Court approval for minor settlements below $25,000. The new law also defines “gross settlement” and “net settlement” to clarify when a conservator is required and what court handles the minor …
Byron Perry stole an SUV from an Avis Rental Car lot where he worked and later crashed into Brianna Johnson and Adrienne Smith while trying to evade the police, according to the opinion. Johnson and Smith sued Avis (and others) and separate juries awarded Johnson $7 million and Smith $47 …
In the recent case of Pareja v. Princeton International Properties, the New Jersey Supreme Court expressly adopted the ongoing storm doctrine, which holds that commercial landowners do not have a duty to remove snow and ice on their property until the precipitation has ended. The Supreme Court ruled that “it …
QUESTION: Is Claimant’s late notice to his UM Insurer excused if he didn’t realize the extent of his injuries and thought the Defendant’s liability insurance would be enough to cover claim? ANSWER: It is a “fact-based” question so it depends on the facts. Sometimes, yes. Sometimes no. YES: See Progressive …
We need to report a significant case from the Georgia Supreme Court which is adverse to defendants on apportionment in Georgia. In sum, Georgia law on apportionment before the ruling was that Georgia was a “pure apportionment” state and so, a defendant could push apportionment of fault onto a nonparty tortfeasor. In …
Depends on date of loss and who you ask. Date of Loss Judge Order August 14, 2018 Stephen G. Scarlett, Sr. Yes November 1, 2018 Tilman E. Self No Until this is sorted out, the prudent path is to assert a Statute of Limitations defense. Stay tuned. Order Miranda …