Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured victory through motion for summary judgment on behalf of their clients, a well-known convenience store brand in Florida. Undeterred by the case already being mistried due to Hurricane Milton, Pensacola attorney M. Austin Moretz delivered effective, result-driven premises liability representation with key defensive strategies that sealed the positive outcome for his clients.
The heavily litigated case involved Plaintiff’s personal injury claims arising from a physical altercation between her and the clerk of a service station in Florida. The Plaintiff sued both the entity that owns the store and the franchisor. Austin adeptly argued and showed the lack of any evidence the franchisor controlled or operated the service station, which was instead run by a franchisee. The Galloway team also successfully argued that the use of the franchisor’s logo at the service station was insufficient to show that the franchisor could be liable for the alleged attack.
Without evidence the brand operated the subject store or managed the store’s clerk, the motion for summary judgment was granted. Galloway’s clients were thrilled with the significant victory that exceeded their expectations.
Rated “Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, Austin continues to accumulate favorable results and successes for his clients in Florida. He is an effective, efficient, and client-centric advocate in the Firm’s Pensacola office. His team approach and precise strategies have resulted in successful defense verdicts at trial, dismissals, and summary judgments like this one. Austin forges lasting, time-tested relationships with clients that yield positive results.
When a company faces complex litigation, our corporate commercial litigators stand ready to work diligently and effectively to resolve the dispute. Together, Galloway attorneys and their clients solve problems with an eye towards minimizing the disruptions that litigation can cause.
Galloway attorneys like Austin partner with retail stores and restaurants across the Gulf South and Midwest with dedicated and thorough representation that is focused on accomplishing their business objectives. Our attorneys have a deep understanding in their clients’ businesses, their challenges and opportunities. From regional and national chains like the clients in this case, Galloway goes way above and way beyond for retail and restaurant clients.