The Fifth Circuit’s latest insurance opinion stems from the heartbreaking story of Braylon Jordan. Braylon, just a toddler back in 2012, swallowed Maxfield & Oberton Holding’s (M & O) once-popular “Buckyball” magnets. The magnets shredded Braylon’s internal organs and ultimately resulted in life-altering disablement for Braylon. Braylon’s parents brought suit against M & O, along … Read More
We are pleased to welcome the attorneys of Moore, Young, Foster, & Hazelton LLP, a civil litigation firm. Neal D. Moore, Jack Young, and Jeremy Hazelton join as partners and Kendall Fann as an associate. “We are excited to welcome these immensely accomplished attorneys,” said Managing Partner Greer B. Mallette. “Their skills and extensive trial … Read More
Partner Sharon D. Stuart was featured in the January issue of DRI’s For The Defense Publication. Her article, “How to Highlight the Strengths of Your Corporate Witness,” discusses how best to select, prepare, and present your 30 (b)(6) witness. Download the article at Stuart – Jan FTD or read online at DRI For The Defense. … Read More
The Alabama Guest Passenger Statute (ALGP), Ala. Code §32-1-2 (1975), protects a driver from liability for negligence to passengers in his vehicle who meet the definition of a “guest.” The ALGP states: The owner, operator, or person responsible for the operation of a motor vehicle shall not be liable for loss or damage arising from … Read More
We are pleased to welcome Wilson M. Landers who has joined the firm as an associate in the Birmingham office. Wilson will represent clients in civil litigation with a focus on insurance defense, automobile accidents, premises liability, and bad faith claims. Wilson stated, “I am grateful for the opportunity to join the talented team at … Read More
UPDATE 12.21.21 The federal court responsible for determining the fate of the OSHA vaccination / weekly testing mandate for the nation as a whole has lifted the temporary stay against its implementation. The fight is not over as the decision is expected to be appealed immediately to the United States Supreme Court. What are covered … Read More
I’m bracing for yet another 24-hour marathon of A Christmas Story on the local cable channel. And, coincidentally, I’m contemplating giving my seven-year-old a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Yes, the very same Red Ryder BB gun prominently featured the 1983 classic: A Christmas Story. Although I have handled product liability cases for many … Read More
The federal vaccination mandates are on temporary hold. However, state laws and executive orders regarding Covid-19 vaccinations are alive and well. For companies with multi-state operations, the table below summarizes the vaccination statutes and executive orders (or lack of statutes or executive orders) for all 50 states. The summary is current through December 1, 2021. … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that 15 attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the list of 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers®, including three associates named to the 2021 Mid-South Rising Stars list. Deborah Alley Smith and Sharon D. Stuart are named to the 2021 Top 50 Women Mid-South Super Lawyers® List, and Deborah … Read More
