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Doing Business by Principal in a County Does Not Create Proper Venue

Doing Business by Principal in a County Does Not Create Proper Venue

Mar 13, 2017

Ex parte Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc.: For venue purposes, pursuant to Alabama Code (1975) § 6-3-7(a)(3), proper venue is not established by the principal of an entity doing business in a particular county, rather than an agent. Facts and Contentions Keith Cantrell was a commercial driver for Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc (“Hibbett Sporting Goods”). During his employment, he was injured while in Indiana. Cantrell sued Hibbett Sporting Goods for workers’ compensation benefits, bringing his claim in Lamar County, Alabama. Cantrell lived in Lamar County. Hibbett Sporting Goods filed a motion to transfer venue to Jefferson County, arguing that Lamar County was an improper venue,...

Apparent Authority to Accept Notice of a Claim

Feb 22, 2016

Whether an entity has apparent authority to accept notice of an insured’s claim on behalf of companies is an issue of fact that precludes summary judgment.

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