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Rodney Devel Harris v. Anya Renee Grant-Malcolm - Court of Appeals of Georgia

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed in part and vacated in part a trial court's order in the case of Rodney Devel Harris v. Anya Renee Grant-Malcolm. The appellate court found that the trial court erred in preventing the defendant from arguing that damages should be fair to both parties and in denying the defendant's request to charge the jury on this principle. The court also reversed the denial of the defendant's motion for summary judgment on the claim for bad-faith attorney fees.

City of Milton v. Chang - Municipal Liability for Road Defects

The Georgia Supreme Court vacated lower court decisions in a lawsuit against the City of Milton, ruling that municipal immunity is not waived for road defect claims unless the defect is within the portion of the street intended for travel. The case involved a $32.5 million award to the parents of a man killed in a vehicle accident.

Georgia Supreme Court: Municipal Liability for Street Negligence

The Georgia Supreme Court clarified municipal liability for street negligence, vacating and remanding a $35 million judgment against the City of Milton. The court ruled that OCGA § 32-4-93(a) does not waive immunity for road defect claims, which must rely on OCGA § 36-33-1(b) if a ministerial duty is implicated.

Gines v. State - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the murder convictions and sentences for Jamel Kweisi Gines, Dontravious Mahone, and Michael Jamar Dawson. The convictions stem from a 2016 shooting death, and the appeals addressed numerous claims of error following a December 2018 trial. The court denied motions for new trial and upheld the jury's verdicts.

Lundy v. Kemp - Wrongful Death Action

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed and remanded a wrongful death action concerning a jail inmate's suicide. The court found the trial court erred in allowing defendants to argue discretion regarding a jail policy and in allowing a related special interrogatory to the jury. The case involves claims of negligence against jail officers.

K. B. v. Cobb County School District - Student Discipline Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a superior court order concerning the suspension of a student, K. B., by the Cobb County School District. The court will reconsider whether the local board exceeded its statutory authority by suspending the student for off-campus conduct.

McCloskey International Limited v. GJ&L, Inc. - Contempt Order Reversed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed in part and vacated in part a lower court's order holding McCloskey International Limited and James Teague in contempt. The court found no wilful contempt and vacated the award of attorney fees due to a lack of legal authority cited.

William Doe v. Archdiocese of Atlanta - Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a trial court's decision to grant summary judgment to the Archdiocese of Atlanta and several parishes in a case involving alleged sexual misconduct by former priests. The court found the plaintiffs' claims were barred by the statute of limitations.

Danny Dunn v. Brian MacOn House - Discretionary Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied a discretionary application in the case of Danny Dunn v. Brian MacOn House. The court also fined Dunn $500 for filing frivolous appeals in related cases, directing the trial court to enter the fines as a money judgment.

Pelayo v. Pelayo - Divorce Case Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a divorce case concerning the equitable division of the marital residence. The court found the trial court erred in applying the source of funds rule to the increase in equity due to market forces. The case is remanded with direction for further proceedings.