Klapp v. Buck, a recent unpublished opinion by Judge Dillon of the North Carolina Court of Appeals revisits the defense of contributory negligence and confirms that this affirmative defense is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…
“Meet people where they are.” By now, it’s a phrase everyone has probably heard in one setting or another. It’s a sentence that I have running through my head on any given day or week. It’s a mantra of sorts when we consider retention, mentoring, and hiring; all of which are hot topics for law…
Commissioner Myra L. Griffin Reappointed to Serve Second Term at the Full Commission Gov. Roy Cooper reappointed Commissioner Myra L. Griffin to serve a second six-year term as a Commissioner beginning July 1, 2022. Her reappointment is subject to confirmation by the North Carolina General Assembly. Griffin, who is designated vice chair of the Commission…
In a recent decision issued by the North Carolina Court of Appeals, Judge Chris Dillion remanded Blackwell v. N.C. Dep’t of Pub. Instruction back to the Full Commission where a claimant’s appeal to convert her weekly benefits to a single, lump-sum award was denied. Background of the Case The claimant was a former high school…
As part of Teague Campbell’s mission to give back to our local community, 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 first quarter of 2022, Teague Campbell has donated to the following charities on behalf of our employees: A Place at the…
Three Teague Campbell partners, John Tomei, Julia Hooten, and Tracey Jones were featured in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Workers’ Compensation edition of the Power List. The Power List highlights attorneys of a specific practice area who are well-versed in their field, enjoy a record of success, model professionalism and collegiality, and who can think creatively.…