NC Court of Appeals Issues Decision of First Impression Regarding Multiple Underinsured Tortfeasors and Multiple UIM Insurance Policies

Megan Silver

Tutterow v. Hall, a recent opinion by Judge Dietz of the North Carolina Court of Appeals holds, as a matter of first impression, that when there are multiple underinsured tortfeasors and multiple UIM insurance policies, the total limits of UIM coverage is the difference between the total amount paid under all exhausted liability policies and…

Frequently Asked Employer Questions: Auditing Employee Pay Structures

Jennifer Milak and Luke West

Question What impact do the recent collective bargaining agreements equalizing pay between the Men’s and Women’s US Soccer teams have on employers outside of professional sports? Answer Following protracted equal pay litigation, the U.S. Soccer Federation has agreed to pay the U.S. Men’s National Team and the U.S. Women’s National Team equally, which (at least…

North Carolina Full Commission Reaffirms Applying Revised Standard in Third Extended Benefits Decision

Tracey Jones

On July 26, 2022, the Full Commission issued another extended benefits decision, Messick v. Walmart Stores, Inc. The panel consisted of Vice-Chair Griffin, Commissioner Taylor and Commissioner Goodman.  In this case, the Full Commission awarded the claimant extended benefits. The issue of extended benefits was not an issue at the Deputy Commissioner level. The Deputy…

Nineteen Attorneys from Teague Campbell Recognized in the Best Lawyers in America© 2023

Teague Campbell

Teague Campbell is proud to announce that 19 attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 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…

Product Liability Defense: Subsequent Alteration or Modification of Product

Meg Cook and Jennifer Milak

There are multiple defenses available in North Carolina for product liability claims.  One that defendants can consider involves instances of subsequent alteration or modification of the allegedly defective product by a party other than the manufacturer.  However, there are some important nuances to keep in mind related to this defense. First, this defense is not…

Teague Campbell Gives Back

Teague Campbell

As part of Teague Campbell’s mission to give back to our communities, in honor of each of our employee’s birthday, Teague Campbell donates to a 501(c)(3) charity of the employee’s choice. In the second quarter of 2022, Teague Campbell has donated to the following charities on behalf of our employees: American Cancer Society Carolina Hurricanes…

Recent Full Commission Decision Provides Guidance on How to Navigate Requests for Second Opinions and Payment Under the Fee Schedule

Matt Marriott

Over the last year, we have seen an uptick in claimant attorneys requesting a second opinion on treatment options under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-25(b) and that defendants 1) issue a prepayment for that visit and 2) pay beyond the NCIC fee schedule amount for the visit. Claimant attorneys argue there are not any medical…