Henry Gorham, one of the founding members of Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP, will begin a full retirement on October 31, 2023, after almost 50 years of practicing law. Henry is highly respected by peers and clients alike, and his dedication to the profession is worthy of admiration. During his career, Henry was one…
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Court of Appeals Recent Interpretation of Negligence Per Se. Recently, the North Carolina Court of Appeals weighed in on the issue of Negligence Per Se in Manzoeillo v. Pultegroup, Inc., et al., No. COA21-722 (2023). The Court of Appeals previously explained what the term negligence per se means: “When a statute imposes a duty on…
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On September 22, 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 259 which amended G.S. § 97-29 (c) of the Workers’ Compensation Act. Specifically, the Amendment clarified the meaning of “total loss of wage-earning capacity” related to a plaintiff’s entitlement to benefits past the 500-week cap provided in the 2011 reform. As previously discussed, Sturdivant…
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Under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act, there are three conditions antecedent to the right to compensation: (1) that claimant suffered a personal injury by accident; (2) that such injury arose in the course of the employment; and (3) that such injury arose out of the employment. Wilson v. Town of Mooresville, 222 N.C. 283,…
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Teague Campbell is proud to announce that 22 attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The firm maintains its reputation among clients and peers by consistently being recognized by organizations such as Best Lawyers®. This achievement demonstrates that Teague Campbell attorneys are…
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On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect. Intended to bridge the gap between other pregnancy protections and the ADA, the PWFA requires public and private employers with 15 or more employees to provide “reasonable accommodations” to an employee or applicant’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the…
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Recently, the North Carolina Court of Appeals weighed in on the issue of contributory negligence. Contributory negligence is a legal defense that allows a defendant to argue that a plaintiff was also negligent, thereby barring the plaintiff’s negligence action against the defendant. Since North Carolina is one of only a few states that still uses…
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Every few years, a Pleasant claim makes its way to the Court of Appeals and almost always serves as a reminder that the facts must be particularly egregious to warrant such a claim. As a reminder, if an employee is injured on the job, filing a workers’ compensation claim is typically the exclusive remedy for…
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Philip A. Baddour was confirmed by the General Assembly to serve a second term as a commissioner. The 28th Annual North Carolina Industrial Commission Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference will be held October 4 through 6, 2023 at the Raleigh Convention Center. New Mediation Rules Regarding Participation The Supreme Court of North Carolina has approved amendments…
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Teague Campbell’s Courtney Britt and Jennifer Milak were elected Council Members of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Insurance Law Section and Government and Public Sector Section, respectively. They will each be serving three-year terms which began July 1, 2023. Our firm takes great pride in celebrating the remarkable achievements of these two individuals. Congratulations to Courtney and Jennifer for their…
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