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HISTORY
Always moving forward.

Since 1989, Lloyd, Gray, Whitehead & Monroe, P.C. has steadily and consistently grown from 4 to 36 attorneys providing full-service litigation for clients throughout the Southeast. We recently added another chapter to our history, opening an office in Florida to complement our headquarters in Alabama. We continue to grow and expand our staff, but ever mindful of our belief in staying lean and efficient. We serve our clients best with effective outcomes.

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architects and engineers
ALABAMA PASSES DAM SAFETY LEGISLATION

Until recently, Alabama was the only state that had yet to enact legislation ensuring that dams and reservoirs were safely constructed and maintained to protect downstream water users and upstream property owners. With the introduction of Alabama’s new Dam Safety legislation, the Alabama legislature has given professional civil engineers across the state a new role in the construction, reconstruction, and renovation of dams and reservoirs, while also opening the flood gates for potential civil liability against them.


construction
THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW YORK AFFIRMS SUMMARY JUDGEMENT AGAINST AN OWNER, GENERAL CONTRACTOR, AND DEVELOPER BASED ON VIOLATION OF NEW YORK LABOR LAWS

In Koba Mushkudiani v. Racanelli Construction Group, Inc., et al., an Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court (“the Court”) affirmed summary judgment against the owner, general contractor, and developer of a construction project for violation of multiple New York Labor Laws. 2023 WL 5064219. Koba Mushkudiani (“Plaintiff”) was working on a construction site as a laborer for a window subcontractor when he sustained injuries after falling through an interior hole on the eighteenth floor of a construction site.

environmental
EPA DENIES ALABAMA’S COAL ASH DISPOSAL PLAN

On August 3, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a proposed denial of Alabama’s permit program to manage coal ash in landfills and surface impoundments. The EPA claims Alabama’s program is significantly less protective of people and waterways than required by federal regulations. This is the first time the EPA has proposed denying a state coal ash permit program. The decision may be finalized after a 60-day comment period.

employment
EEOC PUBLISHES PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT THE PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT

On August 11, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published its proposed regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) in the Federal Register. The PWFA became effective June 27, 2023, and requires that employers with at least 15 employees provide reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to qualified employees and applicants with known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The EEOC’s proposed regulations provide guidance on how the PFFA should be interpreted.

securities
FINRA BROKER BARRED FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS AND PROVIDING FALSIFIED DOCUMENTS

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has barred a veteran financial advisor for providing falsified financial documents and making false statements during an investigation in violation of FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010. Timothy James Breslin, who owned and operated his own registered investment advisory firm, TJB Wealth Management (CRD # 325641), submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) settling the alleged rule violations and accepting a bar from the industry on August 2, 2023.

coverage
APPELLATE COURT AFFIRMS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF INSURED FOR COVERAGE OF LOSSES FROM RANSOMWARE ATTACK

A New Jersey appeals court affirmed summary judgment for insured pharmaceutical company Merck in a cyber coverage dispute regarding a “Hostile/Warlike Action” exclusion included in a $1.75 billion “all risks” property insurance program. Merck & Co., Inc. v. Ace American Ins. Co., No. A-1879-21, A-1882-21, 2023 WL 3160845 (N.J. Sup. Ct. App. Div. 2023).  

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PRACTICE AREAS
Architects and Engineers/Design Professionals
Construction
Coverage
Employment
Environmental
Fair Housing and Public Accommodation
General Liability
Insurance Fraud/Special Investigations
Medical & Healthcare
Professional Liability
Securities
Workers' Compensation
Architects and Engineers/Design Professionals

Architects and engineers are held to a higher standard of care. When disputes arise alleging a design or engineering flaw, these professionals may be exposed to liability claims involving their livelihood, reputation and professional licensure. We recognize the level of skill and knowledge required to vigorously defend architects and engineers when they are accused of failing to meet the standard of care. We represent design professionals throughout the country.

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Construction

Every construction defect dispute presents a unique set of circumstances requiring the experience and versatility our construction litigation team offers. LGWM’s Construction Practice Group includes experienced attorneys who understand the issues and complexities involving building projects.

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Coverage

Navigating complex coverage issues while fulfilling contractual obligations to the insured often presents difficult challenges for carriers. Insurance agents and brokers also find themselves in the middle of coverage disputes between their insured and the carrier. The LGWM Insurance Coverage Practice Group has a team of seasoned coverage attorneys to assist clients in resolving these problems.

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Employment

LGWM’s Employment Group provides a wide range of services to LGWM’s clients in all areas of employment law. The Employment Group consists of experienced litigation lawyers who have litigated cases before government agencies and state and federal courts throughout the Southeastern United States. The Employment Group regularly defends employers against claims of employment discrimination under state and federal law, including defense against claims of race, national origin, gender, religious, disability, and age discrimination; claims of discrimination based on service in the military; claims of harassment; claims of retaliation; claims for breach of contract; claims regarding employee benefits; and claims of defamation and other employment torts. The Employment Group has represented employers of all types and sizes, public and private, from various industries, including restaurants, hotels, food distributors, franchise owners, manufacturing facilities, security companies, temporary agencies, professional employer organizations, educational institutions, financial institutions, school systems, school boards, and non-profit employers.

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Environmental

Environmental litigation may take many forms, and each presents unique challenges. Whether the issue is a plaintiff's exposure to a toxic chemical or property damage as a result of a discharge or a violation of a state or federal environmental mandate or Act, a company sued for an environmental claim needs qualified representation with specific experience and knowledge.

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Fair Housing and Public Accommodation

LGWM provides a range of services for property owners and management companies regarding compliance with state and federal housing laws and regulations, including compliance with the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the regulations promulgated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). LGWM has assisted clients with responding to administrative complaints pending before HUD in which claims were asserted for alleged race discrimination, disability discrimination, sex discrimination, retaliation and violations of HUD regulations unrelated to discrimination.

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General Liability

LGWM’s General Liability Practice Group regularly represents insureds, insurance companies, and self-insured individuals and entities in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. The General Liability Practice Group routinely litigates personal injury claims (including brain injuries, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, burn injuries, amputation, loss of eyesight or hearing, and various other debilitating injuries), and wrongful death claims. The General Liability team also defends trucking litigation claims, blasting cases, breach of contract disputes, and products liability cases. The attorneys in our General Liability Practice Group also handle cases involving business disputes, owners and landlord’s liability, premises liability, commercial liability cases, first-party and third-party property damage cases, and Chinese Drywall cases, among a variety of other types of general liability cases.

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Insurance Fraud/Special Investigations

LGWM’s Insurance Fraud/SIU Practice Group works closely with insurance carriers' Special Investigative Units (SIUs) to conduct thorough and complete investigations of first-party property claims, including arson and theft. When an investigation raises questions about the validity of a claim, we conduct Examinations Under Oath (EUOs) to uncover discrepancies and reveal potential fraud. After completion of a claim investigation, we provide our clients with a detailed analysis of the investigation and a recommendation on whether the claim is covered under the terms of the policy.

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Medical & Healthcare

LGWM has a long history of serving as counsel for hospitals, long term care, hospice, and home health agencies. We represent physicians, dentists, nurses, therapists, and other health care providers. LGWM also has extensive experience in defending medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers involved in individual lawsuits and class actions. We strive to conduct detailed and thorough evaluations of health care claims and develop strategies for case management. We retain qualified experts to consult and evaluate claims early on. Our staff stands ready to defend medical and health care claims from start to finish.

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Professional Liability

When professionals get sued, there often is more than just financial compensation at stake. Professional reputations and the ability to continue practicing in one’s profession may be on the line. Professional liability claims often require an aggressive defense to guard and protect that professional reputation.

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Securities

LGWM's Securities Practice Group handles all types of securities litigation and regulatory disputes. LGWM attorneys have extensive experience in litigating securities matters in state and federal court and in arbitrations before FINRA and AAA. We represent large broker dealers, independent broker dealers, investment advisors and registered representatives throughout the Southeastern United States. We also have experience representing developers and individuals who have securities-related claims brought against them as part of a residential or commercial development or development of condominiums.

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Workers' Compensation

LGWM's Workers' Compensation Practice Group's attorneys represent a wide range of clients across the state, including large and small employers, workers' compensation insurance carriers, self-insured workers compensation funds and third party administrators relating to claims for benefits under the Alabama Workers' Compensation Act. LGWM also has an active role in various workers' compensation organizations, with its attorneys serving as members of the Alabama State Bar Workers' Compensation Section, Alabama Workers' Compensation Organization and Alabama Self Insured Association.

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