Teague Campbell is pleased to welcome attorneys Alison Rossi and Logan Shipman to the firm’s Raleigh office. Alison Rossi attended the University of North Carolina School of Law to earn her Juris Doctorate. During her time in law school, she was an active member of the civil rights team of the Holderness Moot Court and…
Klapp v. Buck, a recent unpublished opinion by Judge Dillon of the North Carolina Court of Appeals revisits the defense of contributory negligence and confirms that this affirmative defense is not absolute. Background of the Case This case stems from an accident where Defendant’s vehicle collided with the Plaintiff who was riding her bicycle. The…
In these challenging economic times, which include inflation and rising costs of workers’ compensation coverage, one way employers can reduce their workers compensation insurance coverage costs is to request the inclusion in their policies of deductible provisions. In addition to premium cost savings, deductible plans can improve employers’ cash flow, provide increased tax deductions, and…
Question Now that COVID-19 is recessing in some areas, can employers mandate employees return to work in the office everyday rather than working from home? Answer While employers can require that employees return to working in the office instead of their homes, there are exceptions to the rule. Specifically, an employee with a disability whose…
We are pleased to announce that William “Bill” Bulfer has been admitted as a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC), the preeminent association who represent the interests of insurers and policyholders in disputes arising out of insurance policies. The ACCC, established in 2012, is an invitation-only organization of senior lawyers who have devoted…
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a new decision concerning medical treatment, and what evidence is necessary to prove causation and establish compensability. In Mahone v. Home Fix Custom Remodeling, the claimant worked for a home remodeling company. On July 24, 2018, the claimant climbed into the attic of a potential customer to take…