Gary Lovell inducted as fellow in The Litigation Counsel of America

by Sean Cantkier | Aug 3, 2023

Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell, LLP proudly announces that Gary Lovell has been inducted into membership as a fellow in The Litigation Counsel of America. The Litigation Counsel of America is an invitation only Lawyer Honorary Society composed of less than...

Georgia Court of Appeals Holds that HIPAA Does Not Prevent Discussions with Corporate Counsel

by Sean Cantkier | Jul 6, 2023

The Georgia Court of Appeals has held that an attorney representing a practice group does not violate HIPAA by communicating with an employed non-party provider during litigation. Plaintiff sued a surgeon for a bowel perforation suffered. After the procedure, the...

Georgia Court of Appeals Holds New Claim in Renewal Action Barred

by Sean Cantkier | Jun 28, 2023

The Georgia Court of Appeals has held that a plaintiff could not assert new claims in a renewal action based on expiration of the statute of limitations. Plaintiff presented to the emergency department at Floyd Medical Center on at 8:30 pm July 1, 2016 complaining of...

Georgia Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment on Battery Claim

by Sean Cantkier | Jun 28, 2023

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment on a plaintiff’s claims of battery arising out of a blood draw. Plaintiff alleged that she went to her doctor’s office for a routine checkup, including a blood draw. During other visits, a nurse named Dina drew...

Georgia Court of Appeals Affirms Another Exclusion of Expert Witness Testimony

by Sean Cantkier | Jun 22, 2023

For the second time in two days, the Georgia Court of Appeals has affirmed summary judgment for the defense based on excluded expert witness testimony. The decedent had surgery at a hospital to remove her left kidney. While recovering, she bled internally and died....