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Katheryn Hayes Tucker

Katheryn Hayes Tucker

Katheryn Hayes Tucker is an Atlanta-based reporter covering legal news for the Daily Report and other ALM publications.

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June 09, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Beasley Allen Files Series of Meta Product Liability Lawsuits, Stressing Impact on Children's Mental Health

The complaints allege company leaders knew for years that its platforms cause adverse psychological effects and physical health problems in young people, especially young girls.

By Katheryn Hayes Tucker

4 minute read

June 08, 2022 | Daily Report Online

How Lawyers Persuaded a Jury to Award $2.8M Against Assisted Living Home Over Ant Bites

Plaintiffs' lawyers said they hoped the case would raise public awareness about the dangers of fire ants, particularly for the elderly.

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3 minute read

June 07, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Cheeley Faces Battle to Preserve $40M Verdict in Trial Over Control of Company in Food Prep Industry

Lead defense attorney was Eugene Stearns of South Florida, who remembers the trial as a "superspreader" that ended with many of his team members getting COVID-19.

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4 minute read

June 06, 2022 | Daily Report Online

How 'Keeping It Simple'—Despite Complexity—Netted $1.5M on a Business Counterclaim

"I've learned from years of trial work, the person with the simplest case wins," said Richard Robbins of the Robbins Firm. "Ask me at a party what is the case about, and if I can't tell you in a minute, I have a problem."

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3 minute read

June 06, 2022 | Daily Report Online

'No Physical Loss': Restaurants' COVID-19 Business Losses Not Covered by Their Property Insurance

Circuit Judge Britt Grant's opinion underscored the dire record of business owners seeking coverage for losses attributed to COVID-19. She said policies weren't written with foresight of a once-in-a-century pandemic.

By Katheryn Hayes Tucker

5 minute read

June 03, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Kemp Names Retired Federal Judge and Ex-King & Spalding Partner to Serve as New Chair of Elections Board

William Duffey Jr,. will chair the State Elections Board with Georgia still at the center of litigation from the 2020 elections, and with closely watched contests upcoming for governor and U.S. Senate.

By Katheryn Hayes Tucker

3 minute read

June 02, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Lawyers Say $1.5M Wrongful Death Settlement Reflects Insurance Coverage Available, Not Value of Life

"It's a very simple case," said Jeb Butler of Butler Law Firm, adding that had the insurance company not met the policy limit demands, he and Tom Giannotti would have sued and sought a much larger amount.

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4 minute read

June 01, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Both Sides Find Victory in Ga. High Court's Ruling Over Testimony of GM CEO

"However, we decline to hold that a trial court must find that good cause is presumptively or conclusively established in each instance that a movant has demonstrated that an executive is 'sufficiently high-ranking' and lacks unique personal knowledge of discoverable information not available through other means," Justice Charlie Bethel said.

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6 minute read

May 27, 2022 | Daily Report Online

First Trial for New Beasley Allen Hire Ends in $7M Product Liability Verdict Against Ford

"I want to get back to trial yesterday," said Atlanta lawyer Preston Moore of Beasley Allen. "And I'm just walking back in the door."

By Katheryn Hayes Tucker

4 minute read

May 27, 2022 | Daily Report Online

How an Atlanta Corporate Lawyer Came to Play Key Role in a High-Profile Murder Trial in South Georgia

"This case really reminded me what a powerful position attorneys have by virtue of having a law license. We can directly impact people's lives in very meaningful ways," Troutman Pepper partner Evan Gibbs said.

By Katheryn Hayes Tucker

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