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North Carolina Landlords Charging Illegal Eviction Fees
On June 19, 2020, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion finding that, prior to June 25, 2018, North Carolina landlords were prohibited from charging tenants filing fees and service fees in connection with residential landlords (Suarez v. Camden, case 19-1367). What Does This Mean? Since 2017, our firm has filed 17…
Whitfield Bryson LLP to Sponsor Mock Trial Team
RALEIGH – Campbell Law Dean J. Rich Leonard announced today that Whitfield Bryson LLP will financially support the law school’s mock trial team at the Mockingbird Challenge. The firm’s contribution will pave the way for Campbell Law to field a team of two third-year and two second-year law students at the competition. “We are very appreciative…
Fiat Chrysler Accused of Installing Defeat Device Software
The EPA has recently accused Fiat Chrysler of installing software that appeared to emit lower emissions during pollution tests. The software was installed in 2014-2016 Diesel Dodge Ram Pickup Trucks and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 3.0-liter diesel engines. The software in the vehicles is thought to reduce the amount of nitrogen oxide emitted during…
WB Wins $1.1 Million Verdict Against Isenhour Homes for Construction Defects
Four homeowners have won a $1.1 million jury verdict in damages. WB Attorney, Scott Harris, represented the plaintiffs in the case against Cambridge Isenhour Homes, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The homeowners, who sued in 2010 and 2011, said that their homes in the Mackintosh on the Lake Glenmoor subdivision in Burlington, North Carolina, were built…
John Whitfield has been significant in his management of a suit involving the death of my son in a motorcycle accident. His professionalism, compassion, support, and especially his knowledge base in this suit has been above reproach. He has communicated well and kept all parties apprised of the status of the suit. I feel he negotiated effectively to reach the best possible settlement for my son's estate. He certainly assures his clients are represented well. I am grateful for his successfully bringing this suit to a satisfactory conclusion. In short, John's expertise has been awesome.
I am very grateful to Whitfield Bryson for taking the initiative in filing suit against the manufacturers of defective CSST pipe. I am sure that this successful litigation will now help Maryland homeowners become aware of the danger of old style CSST pipe and to let them know what steps they may take to protect themselves against those dangers. Who knows how many lives and homes may be saved as a result of his efforts. Thank you for your important work in this litigation.
