NDGA Opinions

Parris v. 3M Company - Court Rules on PFAS Expert Testimony

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled on motions to exclude expert testimony in the Parris v. 3M Company case concerning PFAS contamination. The court denied one motion entirely and granted in part and denied in part another, impacting the admissibility of expert evidence in this Clean Water Act action.

Hampton v. Publix: Summary Judgment Granted in Part, Denied in Part

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted in part and denied in part Publix Super Markets, Inc.'s motion for summary judgment, and granted Maplebear Inc.'s motion for summary judgment in this personal injury action. The court issued its opinion and order on March 23, 2026.

Earl Parris, Jr. v. 3M Company, et al. - Exclusion of Expert Testimony

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted in part and denied in part a motion to exclude the expert testimony of Steven Amter in the environmental contamination case Earl Parris, Jr. v. 3M Company, et al. The ruling impacts the evidence admissible in this ongoing litigation concerning PFAS contamination.

Earl Parris, Jr. v. 3M Company - PFAS Contamination Lawsuit

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia issued an opinion in a class action lawsuit concerning PFAS contamination of water supplies. The court ruled on motions to exclude expert testimony related to the contamination, impacting the ongoing litigation against chemical manufacturers.

Parris v. 3M Company - PFAS Contamination Case Opinion

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia denied a motion to exclude expert testimony in a case concerning PFAS contamination of surface and drinking water. The court's decision allows the case, brought by Earl Parris Jr. against chemical companies, to proceed with the expert's evidence regarding the alleged contamination.

Freda Smith v. City of Hapeville - Summary Judgment Granted

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted summary judgment in favor of the City of Hapeville in a case brought by Freda Smith. The court adopted the Magistrate Judge's recommendation to grant summary judgment on claims of FMLA interference, FMLA retaliation, ADA disparate treatment, and ADA retaliation, as the plaintiff failed to defend these claims in her response.

Jackson v. Jones - Civil Rights Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted in part and denied in part a preliminary injunction in a civil rights action challenging a Georgia statute. The court also granted a motion to stay the preliminary injunction.

Edible Arrangements LLC v. Cheikh Mboup, et al. - Fraud and Breach of Contract

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted Edible Arrangements, LLC's motion for summary judgment against Cheikh Mboup and E.A. International LLC in a fraud and breach of contract case. The court awarded Edible Arrangements $1.2 million in restitution.

Diana Resendiz v. Officer Demetrius Christian - Summary Judgment Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled on summary judgment motions in a civil rights action. The court granted in part and denied in part the defendant officer's motions for summary judgment and for an independent medical examination.

Earl Parris Jr. v. 3M Company - Clean Water Act Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia denied a joint motion to exclude expert testimony in the case of Earl Parris Jr. v. 3M Company. This case involves alleged contamination of surface and drinking water with PFAS substances under the Clean Water Act.