Recent Blog Posts
West Virginia Woman Wins $375,000 in Escalator Injury Lawsuit
A West Virginia woman recently secured justice after she was able to reach a settlement in her escalator injury lawsuit with a Virginia business that had fiercely contested liability in the case, hiring several experts to avoid responsibility. As part of the settlement, the business will pay the plaintiff a total of $375,000 in… Read More »
Pennsylvania Man Sues Pittsburgh International Airport Over Escalator Injury
A Pennsylvania man recently filed an escalator injury lawsuit against Pittsburgh International Airport and the Allegheny Airport Authority after allegedly suffering a serious knee injury while on a malfunctioning escalator last November. The lawsuit also names Schindler Elevator Corp. as a defendant, a company based in Switzerland with a U.S. headquarters in Morristown, N.J.,… Read More »
Georgia Company Sued Over Moving Walkway Injuries
A Wisconsin retail chain recently filed a lawsuit against an elevator company over allegations that the latter produced and maintained defective moving walkways that caused several accidents that led to personal injuries. According to the lawsuit, at least four customers at Menards Stores in Indiana filed escalator personal injury lawsuits against the company when… Read More »
CKF’s Very Own Master Beekeeper
On a recent trip, attorney Phil Henry participated in a little beekeeping “relaxation.” From the look on Phil’s face, it is hard to tell if this was truly relaxing or a bit unnerving. We are happy to report that neither Phil nor any bees were injured. Kudos to Phil for giving it a try.
Family of Escalator Accident Victim Files Lawsuit Against Alaska Airline
The family of an elderly woman who died of her injuries after an escalator accident at the Portland, Oregon airport recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the airline and its wheelchair assistance contractor over the tragic incident. The family of the 75-year-old woman and great-grandmother allege that the airline and its contractor were… Read More »
Congratulations to Phil Henry of CKF for receiving the GDLA-GTLA Civility & Professionalism Award!
On May 9, 2018, at the Capital City Club in downtown Atlanta, CKF’s Philip Henry was honored by the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association as the inaugural “plaintiff’s lawyer” recipient of the GDLA-GTLA Civility & Professionalism Award. In 2017, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association created an award to recognize… Read More »
Common Causes of Elevator and Escalator Injuries
Busy cities rely on escalators and elevators to help move people swiftly and safely from one place to another. However, as much as we rely on these machines to help us keep up with our busy schedules, they can still pose a serious danger if they are not properly installed and maintained. While elevators… Read More »
Andrew Cash will Co-Chair Section at the GTLA’s 2018 Annual Convention
On April 27, Andrew Cash will again co-chair the Closing Arguments section for Georgia Trial Lawyers Associations’ Annual Convention. The annual convention is always a highlight of the year, providing different lineups of attorneys and judges to assist in educating those in attendance with different litigation methods and legal updates.
Project Day! Our Cristo Rey Jesuit School Interns presented their CEO Projects!
On April 10, 2018, CKF’s interns presented their CEO projects! They did an amazing job! We are so proud of each of these students and cannot describe the impact they have had on each of us during this internship experience. While we will certainly miss them at the end of the school year, we… Read More »
