NDGA Opinions

Beasley v. Georgia Department of Public Safety - Race Discrimination Claims Dismissed

The Northern District of Georgia dismissed race discrimination claims brought by Torrence Beasley against the Georgia Department of Public Safety and Trooper Evan Johnson. The court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss, though it noted a portion of the claims were dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

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.

Lukas Goodyear v. Delta Air Lines - Overtime Pay Class Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted Delta Air Lines' motion for summary judgment in an overtime pay class action filed by employee Lukas Goodyear. The court denied the plaintiff's motions to exclude evidence and certify the class, ruling that Delta, as an air carrier, is exempt from FLSA overtime requirements.

TCPA Case Motion to Dismiss Denied

The Northern District of Georgia denied a motion to dismiss a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) case against RES 360 LLC and Peach City Properties LLC. The court found that the plaintiff's allegations regarding unsolicited text messages were sufficient to proceed. This ruling allows the class action lawsuit to move forward.

Northern Georgia Court Grants TRO Against Leadership Committee

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Georgia's Lieutenant Governor and others concerning the state's "LC Statute" (O.C.G.A. § 21-5-34.2). The ruling addresses challenges to campaign contribution limits for leadership committees.

Amber Stephens v. Greensky, LLC - Arbitration Granted

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted Greensky, LLC's motion to compel arbitration in a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) lawsuit filed by Amber Stephens and other customer solution advocates. The court found that the plaintiffs had signed employment agreements requiring arbitration for disputes.

United States ex rel. Luchtman v. Homestead Hospice - Attorney Fees in Qui Tam Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled on a motion for attorney fees in a qui tam action against Homestead Hospice. The court granted in part and denied in part the Plaintiff-Relators' motion, impacting the final resolution of claims under the False Claims Act and Georgia False Medicaid Claims Act.

Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. RM Investments USA LLC - Insurance Contract Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia denied Auto-Owners Insurance Company's motions for summary judgment and default judgment in a declaratory judgment action concerning a breach of an insurance contract. The case involves policy number 52-800-116-00 issued to RM Investments USA LLC and Grady Truck Stop LLC.

Donald Speaks v. Rozalle Eddings, et al. - Motion to Dismiss Granted

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted a partial motion to dismiss in the case of Donald Speaks v. Rozalle Eddings, et al. The court's decision addresses claims related to a vehicle accident that occurred on February 26, 2025. The specific counts dismissed were not detailed in the provided excerpt.

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. v. Rowlo, LLC - Breach of Contract

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia denied a motion to dismiss filed by defendants Rowlo, LLC and Samuel Venning in a breach of contract case. The lawsuit was filed by Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. and Nutramax Veterinary Sciences, Inc. concerning a settlement agreement.