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.

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.