News About the Law
School board can terminate teacher
Published November 29, 2012In spring 2012, the Huntsville City Board of Education terminated a third-grade teacher because she had been accused of mistreating students. The principal alleged that the teacher had created a hostile learning environment.
New laws affecting education passed by Alabama Legislature.
Published June 01, 2012During the 2012 session, the Alabama Legislature passed several new laws affecting schools and school boards.
Insurance company does not have to reveal everything plaintiff requests.
Published April 16, 2012On September 9, 2010, the plaintiff sued his employer and the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier for not providing him with all the benefits to which he was entitled under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act.
Grand jury witnesses are entitled to immunity.
Published April 02, 2012The plaintiff sent anonymous faxes to several recipients, including the management of a hospital in Albany, Georgia, criticizing the hospital’s management and activities. The local district attorney’s office and its chief investigator launched a criminal investigation of the plaintiff in this case.
Alabama agency has to pay damages to Iraqi war veteran under USERRA.
Published March 16, 2012A veteran worked at the Tarwater Developmental Center in Montgomery from 1987 until his departure for military service in December 2003. The Tarwater facility was operated by the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (ADMH), an agency of the State of Alabama. The veteran was also a member of the Alabama National Guard (ANG).
Building Code can't be adopted by state fire marshal for general construction issues.
Published March 16, 2012A building contractor sued a homeowner for failure to pay the last installment due under the terms of a residential construction contract. The homeowner responded by filing a counterclaim against the contractor, alleging latent defects in the construction of the residence, slander of title, and breach of contract.
Under workers' compensation, employer entitled to funds paid to employee by third parties.
Published March 09, 2012In January 2002, the employee was injured in an automobile accident while working for a lumber company. The employee sued the lumber company (his employer) for workers’ compensation benefits, and the company paid everything due the employee under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act.