On the afternoon of May 11, 2021, there was an explosion in the kitchen of a DeKalb County restaurant. Tragically, a woman who was working died from …
Georgia Workers & Industry News
Georgia Employers Must Provide FMLA Outside of Workers’ Comp
According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, employers could be determined “guilty” for violating the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) …
Bibb County Sheriff Stabbed To Death By Georgia Jail Inmate
On April 6th, a sheriff’s deputy was tragically stabbed to death by a handcuffed inmate in a Bibb County jail. The inmate, Albert Dewitt Booze, was …
Ex-Mobster Running a Drug Operation out of DeKalb Meat Factory
You have probably seen drug busts happen all the time on the news or in movies, but did you ever expect to see one go down here in DeKalb …
Families of Workers Killed in Gainesville Plant Accident File Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On January 28, 2021, there was a nitrogen leak in Foundation Food Group’s cooling system located in Gainesville, Georgia. Eleven people were …
DeKalb Co. Police Officer Killed Downtown Connector Crash
It’s undeniable that working for law enforcement is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. They are trained to prepare for the worst possible …
Angry Customer Throws Bricks at Buckhead Chick-Fil-A Drive Thru Window
By now, it’s understandable that many people are frustrated by the COVID-19 precautions, protocols and general disruption of daily life. Many wish to …
Why Workers’ Compensation Cases Need Better Communication
One of the main complaints in a workers’ compensation case from both the perspective of the injured worker and the insurance company is communication …
Poultry Plant Liquid Nitrogen Leak Kills 6, Injures More in Gainesville, GA
The Thursday morning of January 28th seemed like any other, until tragedy struck in the town of Gainesville, GA, roughly 50 miles northeast of …
