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Are the Young Protected from Age Discrimination in Georgia? The Answer May Surprise You
We have all heard the term “age discrimination.” And, logically, what comes to mind for most people is the concept that the law prohibits discrimination against anyone due to their age. But the truth is a bit more nuanced. In the United States, the Federal Government passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)… Read More »
Product Liability for Businesses 101
Product liability is a major concern for many businesses: for good reason. Product liability suits are common in the U.S. and every responsible business owner owes it to themselves to have a general awareness of their responsibilities in providing products to customers, and where potential for these suits may lie. This article will go… Read More »
Gwinnett Medical Examiner’s Office Wins Lawsuit Filed by Former Employees Over Unpaid Overtime
A Georgia jury decided not to award seven former employees who had filed a lawsuit against the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office over what they claimed were unpaid overtime hours. The former examiners filed a lawsuit against Dr. Carol Terry and forensic pathology services, the private company hired by Gwinnett County to handle all… Read More »
Senate Bill 68 Introduces New Changes to Georgia’s Personal Injury Rules
Senate Bill 68 (SB 68) is introducing important changes to personal injury laws in Georgia. These changes will affect both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury claims. Both accident victims and business owners alike should understand these new rules as they could affect your rights and responsibilities. SB 68 revises the statutes concerning liability,… Read More »
What Impact Will SB 68 Have on Various Plaintiff Lawsuits
Our last blog post covered some of the general changes introduced by Senate Bill 68 (SB 68). In this blog post, we’ll discuss how SB 68 affects various types of personal injury lawsuits. For context, SB 68 has made major revisions to Georgia’s rules regarding personal injury claims. The legislature believes that tort reform… Read More »
Woman Sues Former Employer After Being Fired for Allegedly Caring for Dying Daughter
A Michigan woman has filed a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) lawsuit against her former employer, Huntington Bank. According to her lawsuit, she was fired for taking a leave of absence to care for her dying daughter. Just days after losing her job, she was repeatedly praised in performance reviews. She then lost… Read More »
Georgia Appeals Court Affirms $40 Million Medical Negligence Lawsuit Against Doctor
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently affirmed a landmark $40 million medical negligence verdict against an emergency room physician at North Fulton Hospital. The appellate court’s verdict solidifies what is believed to be the largest emergency room medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia’s history. This sends a powerful message to emergency rooms across the state…. Read More »
Trump Administration Uses EEOC to Target DEI
The acting chief of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency that protects workers’ rights, is taking on more cases related to targeting DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs in the private and public sectors. Andrea Lucas, the acting chief of the EEOC, has earned strong backing from the Trump administration, which… Read More »
EEOC Sues Recycling Company for Sex Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Delaware-based TCI of Alabama, LLC, a recycler of large items such as transformers and electrical equipment, charging that the company violated federal employment laws when it discriminated against female job applicants in its Pell City, Alabama location. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, since… Read More »
EEOC Sues Sam’s Club for Disability Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Sam’s East, Inc. and Walmart Inc., which together operate a chain of warehouse club retail stores known as Sam’s Club. According to the EEOC, the companies violated federal law when they refused to reasonably accommodate an employee with disabilities. The employee… Read More »