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Galloway’s Client Wins in Mississippi
Galloway’s Client Wins in Mississippi
Galloway’s client, a large supermarket chain, recently secured a victory in Mississippi. The lawsuit stemmed from a trip and fall accident. First, the district court granted the defense’s motion to exclude the expert testimony and opinions of plaintiff’s designated expert.…
Recent Court of Appeals Ruling Makes Anti-Stacking Provisions in UM Policies a Must
Recent Court of Appeals Ruling Makes Anti-Stacking Provisions in UM Policies a Must
Almost fifty years after the Mississippi Supreme Court first decided the stacking of UM policies was permissible in 1971, the Court of Appeals has now broadened the scope even further through its decision in Brewer, et al. v. Mississippi Farm…
Galloway’s Pensacola Office Secures Dismissal with Prejudice on Two Local Cases
Galloway’s Pensacola Office Secures Dismissal with Prejudice on Two Local Cases
Attorneys Dave Jester and Alexis Mays of Galloway’s Pensacola, Florida office recently secured dismissals with prejudice on two cases brought against local lawyers and their firms within weeks of each other. The damages sought in one of the lawsuits were in…
Mississippi Supreme Court Affirms Directed Verdict on Punitive Damages in Favor of Defendant Trucking Company
Mississippi Supreme Court Affirms Directed Verdict on Punitive Damages in Favor of Defendant Trucking Company
Matthew Williams and Jennifer Young, attorneys from Galloway’s Gulfport office, recently received a favorable decision from the Mississippi Supreme Court, affirming the trial court’s directed verdict in favor of Galloway’s client, a trucking company, on the issue of punitive damages. …
Defense Obtains Positive Gain from Second DCA Opinion on Boardable Damages Paid by Medicare
Defense Obtains Positive Gain from Second DCA Opinion on Boardable Damages Paid by Medicare
In a case being handled by Autumn George and Fotini Manolakos, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Board the Full Medical Bills without a reduction of those bills paid by Medicare. The Second DCA recently issued an opinion addressing what a…
Galloway Directors Kenneth Hall and Sarah Baggett Obtain Summary Judgment for Insurance Carrier
Galloway Directors Kenneth Hall and Sarah Baggett Obtain Summary Judgment for Insurance Carrier
Kenneth Hall and Sarah Baggett, Directors in Galloway’s Tampa, Florida office, prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment in Alachua County Circuit Court. An assignment of benefits contractor filed suit against our client after the insurer paid policy limits,…
Galloway Obtains Early Dismissal in Favor of a Mississippi-based Medical Transport Company
Galloway Obtains Early Dismissal in Favor of a Mississippi-based Medical Transport Company
Matthew Williams and Jennifer Young, attorneys from Galloway’s Gulfport office, obtained an early dismissal in favor of a Mississippi-based medical transport company. Following a traffic stop, the plaintiff alleged that she was arrested and mishandled by various individuals, including law…
Pensacola Office Successfully Defends Property Case in Jury Trial
Pensacola Office Successfully Defends Property Case in Jury Trial
Attorneys Mike Grimley and Ben Zimmern from Galloway’s Pensacola office successfully defended a multi-million dollar paralysis case in Walton County, Florida. The Plaintiff claimed that our client failed to maintain its property causing him to fall and break his neck.…
Houston Attorney Branch Sheppard Obtains Favorable Settlement in Wrongful Foreclosure Matter in Central Texas
Houston Attorney Branch Sheppard Obtains Favorable Settlement in Wrongful Foreclosure Matter in Central Texas
Branch Sheppard from the Houston office obtained a favorable settlement in a wrongful foreclosure matter in Central Texas. In representing the plaintiff, Branch was successful in getting the foreclosing mortgagee to pay our client his full purchase price of the…
Zero Recovery – Jury rejects Plaintiff’s Bad Faith Suit Seeking $11 Million
Zero Recovery – Jury rejects Plaintiff’s Bad Faith Suit Seeking $11 Million
The owner of a popular excursion paddleboat, The Spirit of the Rivers, which sank while moored in unremarkable weather brought suit for damages on account of the insurance carrier’s declination of coverage under the marine hull policy issued to him. The carrier denied coverage…
Benefits Review Board Allows Claimant Another Bite at the Apple After Settlement
Benefits Review Board Allows Claimant Another Bite at the Apple After Settlement
The Benefits Review Board (BRB) recently reversed a grant of summary decision regarding whether a claimant’s current “left shoulder injury” claim is covered by the parties’ previous settlement for his “left pectoral muscle,” knee, and psychological injuries. In Marcus Schulmeister v.…
Michael Grimley Presenting at Construction Risk Conference in San Diego
Michael Grimley Presenting at Construction Risk Conference in San Diego
J. Michael “Mike” Grimley, a Director in our Pensacola office, will present at the International Risk Management Institute, Inc. Construction Risk Conference on October 29 in San Diego, California. The CRC offers education, networking, and business opportunities, making it an essential…
Galloway Director Implements Key Strategies for Win in Florida
Galloway Director Implements Key Strategies for Win in Florida
In a non-jury trial, Director Edward Krakauer partnered with our insurance carrier in implementing key strategies over three years in a matter that was substantial and significant to our client’s claim handling practices. Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith understood the implications…
Jason Waguespack Highlighted by LADB for Committee Work
Jason Waguespack Highlighted by LADB for Committee Work
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Managing Director Jason Waguespack was highlighted in the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board August 2024 Newsletter. Jason serves as a LADB Hearing Committee member. Below is the Hearing Committee Member Spotlight: A desire to give back to the legal…
Galloway Associate Returns to Firm, Secures Win in Dallas
Galloway Associate Returns to Firm, Secures Win in Dallas
Shortly after returning to Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Associate Jonathon Austin secured a summary judgement win on behalf of our clients in a death injury case in Dallas. Jonathon originally joined Galloway in 2021, advocating for clients in…
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