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Georgia Appeals Court Holds Restaurant Not Responsible for Parking Lot Stabbing

Is a restaurant liable when a customer is stabbed on its property? The Georgia Court of Appeals recently addressed this question and answered with a resounding “no.” A three-judge panel upheld a trial court’s decision awarding summary judgment to the restaurant. The incident took place back in 2010. The victim…

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Georgia Supreme Court Rules for Insurance Company In Long-Running Gas Explosion Case

Insurance policies, such as those insuring commercial properties, usually contain a subrogation clause. In this context, subrogation means that when the insured suffers losses as the result of a third party’s conduct, the insurance company assumes the right to sue that third party for damages. Having paid the insured person’s…

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Georgia Supreme Court to Decide Property Owner’s Responsibility For Fatal Alligator Attack

The Georgia Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that tests the extent to which property owners are responsible for others injured by animals on their property. The Homeowners Association of The Landings, a subdivision on Skidaway Island, just outside of Savannah, GA, is being sued in relation to…

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