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Defense Win: McLemore Law Secures Directed Verdict in Rutherford County Auto Case
Date of Final Ruling:
July 21, 2025
Category:
Auto Accident Defense / Trial Victory / Directed Verdict
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured a full defense verdict in Rutherford County after successfully arguing for a directed verdict at the close of the plaintiff’s proof. The firm represented three defendants sued for alleged property damage arising from a 2024 car accident. The Court granted McLemore Law’s motion, finding that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence of damages. No appeal was filed, and the judgment stands as final.
Comparative Fault Allegations Fail: Summary Judgment for James Langley
Date of Final Ruling:
April 7, 2025
Category:
Auto Accident Defense / Summary Judgment / Comparative Fault
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained a dismissal with prejudice for James Langley after the Court granted summary judgment, finding no competent evidence that Mr. Langley acted negligently in a 2022 collision on Highway 396 in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Although a co-defendant attempted to attribute comparative fault to Mr. Langley, the record did not create a genuine issue of material fact. No appeal was filed.
50/50 Fault Finding Yields Defense Verdict in Cookeville Left-Turn Collision
Date of Final Ruling:
October 23, 2024
Category:
Insurance Subrogation / Motor Vehicle Accident Defense / Bench Trial
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained a defense verdict for Ty Michael Young after the Court found both drivers 50% at fault in a December 6, 2021 collision at Broad Street and Maple Avenue in Cookeville. Because liability was evenly apportioned, Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company’s subrogation claim failed and judgment was entered for the defense. No appeal was filed.
Case Dismissed: No Causal Link Found in Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-24
Date of Case Completion:
April 15, 2024
Category:
Wrongful Death Defense / Motor Vehicle Accident
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended the Estate of Leishan Kifilu in a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit arising from a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County. The court found that the plaintiff, Ada Sanchez, failed to provide evidence of a direct causal connection between the decedent and the incident, resulting in a complete dismissal of the claim.
Case Dismissed: No Evidence of Dangerous Condition in Premises Liability Case
Date of Case Completion:
March 25, 2024
Category:
Premises Liability Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Keith and Michele Chamberlain in a premises liability lawsuit filed by Gloria Miller. The case stemmed from an alleged fall on the Chamberlains’ property in Cookeville, Tennessee. After reviewing the facts, the Court determined there was no dangerous condition and granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants, dismissing the case entirely.
Federal Court Dismisses Coverage Claim in Favor of Allstate
Date of Case Completion:
May 13, 2023
Category:
Insurance Coverage Dispute / Federal Court Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured a judgment with prejudice in favor of Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company in a federal declaratory judgment action. The court found that a dispute involving Kenneth and Kecia Woods and their contractor, Boaz Construction, was not covered under the Allstate homeowners policy, leading to full dismissal of the coverage claim.
Directed Verdict Granted in Wilson County Auto Accident Trial
Date of Case Completion:
May 11, 2023
Category:
Personal Injury Defense / Motor Vehicle Accident
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained a directed verdict in favor of defendant Gwendolyn Turner in a motor vehicle accident case tried in Wilson County. The plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence of damages, and the court ruled that Turner was entitled to judgment as a matter of law, ending the case before the defense presented its witnesses.
Split Verdict in Clarksville Intersection Collision: Defense Wins for Batson, Subrogation Awarded to Allstate
Date of Case Completion:
May 10, 2023
Category:
Insurance Subrogation / Motor Vehicle Accident Defense
Summary:
In a two-part subrogation dispute stemming from a December 2021 intersection collision, McLemore Law PLLC secured a defense verdict for Floyde Batson against Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company’s claims. The Court found that Batson lawfully entered the intersection on a yellow light, while the opposing driver, Allison Hood, failed to ensure the roadway was clear. In the countersuit, the Court awarded property damage recovery to Allstate on behalf of Batson.
Appeals Court Reverses Trial Ruling: Insurer Entitled to Offset MedPay in UM Claim
Date of Case Completion:
August 5, 2022
Category:
Appellate Victory / Uninsured Motorist Coverage / Insurance Law
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC achieved a pivotal win in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, successfully arguing that an insurer may offset medical payments coverage from the total liability under an uninsured motorist (UM) policy. The decision reversed the trial court’s order and clarified the application of Tennessee’s UM statute in favor of policyholders’ insurers.
Federal Court Declares No Coverage in Real Estate Disclosure Dispute
Date of Case Completion:
February 18, 2022
Category:
Insurance Coverage Dispute / Real Estate / Declaratory Judgment
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured a favorable ruling for Allstate in a declaratory judgment action concerning real estate disclosure-related claims. The U.S. District Court ruled that the policy did not provide coverage for alleged easement and drainage issues disclosed during the sale of the Morses’ home, resulting in judgment on the pleadings in Allstate’s favor.
Right-of-Way Established: Court Awards Subrogation to Allstate in Lane-Change Collision
Date of Case Completion:
May 13, 2021
Category:
Insurance Subrogation / Motor Vehicle Accident Defense
Summary:
In a dispute over a lane-change collision during rush hour on Interstate 40 in Nashville, McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Danielle Sapore against a property damage claim brought by Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. The court found that Sapore had the right of way and awarded property damage subrogation to Allstate in its countersuit.
Declaratory Judgment Win: Court Confirms Allstate Not Liable Under Personal Auto Policy
Date of Case Completion:
March 11, 2021
Category:
Insurance Coverage Dispute / Declaratory Judgment / Commercial Auto Liability
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured summary judgment in favor of Allstate in a complex insurance coverage dispute involving a dealership-owned vehicle and multiple personal injury claims. The court found that Allstate’s personal auto and umbrella policies did not provide coverage for the accident, as the incident arose from auto business operations under Lyons Chevrolet’s garage policy.
Serious Injury Allegations Reduced and Dismissed Following Strategic Deposition
Date of Case Completion:
March 10, 2021
Category:
Motor Vehicle Accident Defense / Personal Injury
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Wesley N. Kewley in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit involving serious allegations of pregnancy-related injuries and emotional distress. After confronting the plaintiff with medical records during deposition, McLemore Law secured the withdrawal of the most severe claims, leading to a substantial reduction in damages and eventual dismissal of the case.
Pre-Existing Injury Discovery Leads to Dismissal of $750K Injury Claim
Date of Case Completion:
January 19, 2021
Category:
Motor Vehicle Accident Defense / Personal Injury / Pre-Existing Condition
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained a full dismissal of personal injury claims against Ronnie Buggs in a case involving a rear-end accident and an alleged disc herniation. Through discovery, McLemore Law established that the plaintiff’s injuries were pre-existing and part of earlier workers’ compensation claims. This led to the plaintiff’s counsel withdrawing, the plaintiff proceeding pro se, and ultimately, the court dismissing the case.
Motorcycle Safety Expert Leads to Favorable Resolution and Dismissal
Date of Case Completion:
July 21, 2020
Category:
Motorcycle Accident Defense / Personal Injury
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Kevin Cagle in a contested motorcycle accident case through the use of strategic discovery and expert testimony. The firm demonstrated that the plaintiff failed to follow established motorcycle safety protocols, leading to a resolution at mediation for less than claimed medical expenses and full dismissal of the case.
Strategic Discovery Reduces $300K Claim and Resolves Injury Case Favorably
Date of Case Completion:
[Settled after transfer — exact date not specified, assumed post-2020]
Category:
Motor Vehicle Accident Defense / Personal Injury
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully reduced exposure in a $300,000.00 personal injury lawsuit by uncovering a two-year treatment gap in the plaintiff’s medical history. This significantly limited the scope of claimed damages and led to a favorable settlement for the defense, protecting the client from excess liability.
Exclusive Remedy Doctrine Bars Co-Worker Injury Claim in Vehicle Accident
Date of Case Completion:
November 22, 2019
Category:
Workers’ Compensation Defense / Co-Worker Liability / Motor Vehicle Accident
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained summary judgment in favor of James Taylor by invoking Tennessee’s workers’ compensation exclusivity provisions. The court ruled that plaintiff Gregory Suggs, who had already filed a workers’ comp claim, was barred from pursuing a separate negligence claim against his co-worker James Taylor following a motor vehicle accident that occurred during the course of their employment.
Mechanical Failure and Plaintiff’s Own Negligence Lead to Case Dismissal
Date of Case Completion:
September 19, 2019
Category:
Motor Vehicle Accident Defense / Summary Judgment / Mechanical Failure Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured summary judgment for David M. Campbell and David K. Campbell in a contested negligence and reckless driving lawsuit. The court found that an unforeseen mechanical failure, paired with the plaintiff’s admission that he fell asleep while driving, defeated all claims of liability and warranted dismissal of the case.
Jury Rejects Major Injury Claim; McLemore Law Secures Limited Damages Verdict
Date of Case Completion:
August 6, 2019
Category:
Personal Injury Defense / Jury Trial / Pre-Existing Condition
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Amy Knapp in a high-stakes personal injury trial involving disputed claims of a knee injury requiring surgery. While fault for the accident was admitted, the jury awarded only $2,040.93 in total damages, rejecting over $500,000.00 in claimed damages and confirming that the alleged knee injury predated the accident.
Conversion Claim Dismissed in Truck Repair Dispute; Specialized’s Counterclaims Remain Pending
Date of Case Completion (Plaintiff’s Claim):
April 29, 2019
Category:
Commercial Litigation / Garagekeeper’s Lien / Conversion Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained judgment as a matter of law in favor of Specialized Truck Repair Corporation, defeating a $500,000.00 conversion lawsuit brought by Thomas Shane Sullivan. The court held that Specialized’s possession of the truck was legal under Tennessee’s garagekeeper lien statutes and dismissed the conversion claim. Specialized’s counterclaims remain pending.
Court Rejects $1.5M Claim; No Liability for Vehicle Owner Under Family Purpose Doctrine
Date of Case Completion:
September 25, 2018
Category:
Motor Vehicle Accident Defense / Vicarious Liability / Summary Judgment
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Richard Urban in a $1.5 million lawsuit stemming from a 2013 motor vehicle accident involving his daughter. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of Mr. Urban, holding that the Family Purpose Doctrine did not apply, as the plaintiff failed to prove he was the head of the household or financially responsible for the driver.
Tennessee Supreme Court Declines Review, Ending 5 Years of Litigation
Date of Case Completion:
September 13, 2018
Category:
Appellate Litigation / Supreme Court Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Kamal Brown against a final attempt to overturn the Tennessee Court of Appeals’ ruling. The Tennessee Supreme Court denied Candes Prewitt’s Application for Permission to Appeal, concluding nearly five years of litigation and solidifying prior rulings in Mr. Brown’s favor.
$10M Claim Dismissed: McLemore Law Clears Client in Fatal Highway Collision
Date of Case Completion (for Candis Lindsey):
May 7, 2018
Category:
Wrongful Death Defense / Motor Vehicle Accident / Summary Judgment
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured a judgment as a matter of law for Candis M. Lindsey in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a three-vehicle collision on State Highway 109. Despite a $10 million claim, the court found no evidence of negligence by Ms. Lindsey and dismissed her from the case with prejudice.
Court of Appeals Affirms Jury Verdict; Dismisses All Claims of Trial Error
Date of Case Completion (Appeals Court Ruling):
April 30, 2018
Category:
Appellate Litigation / Pro Se Representation / Civil Jury Verdict Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Kamal Brown before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, which affirmed a jury’s $500.00 verdict and rejected all nine appellate issues raised by opposing counsel, Candes Prewitt. The appellate court’s decision upheld the integrity of the trial proceedings and validated the defense verdict issued by the Davidson County jury.
Dog Bite Lawsuit Dismissed: No Evidence of Dangerous Propensity or Negligence
Date of Case Completion:
December 8, 2017
Category:
Dog Bite Defense / Premises Liability / Summary Judgment
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured a full dismissal for Derek Hunter in a dog bite injury case by demonstrating that the plaintiff failed to provide any evidence that the dog, Jolie, had a known history of aggression or dangerous behavior. The Court ruled that rough play between the owner and dog did not meet the legal standard for dangerous propensity.
Court of Appeals Affirms No Duty to Indemnify in TCPA Fax Blast Case
Date of Case Completion:
August 31, 2017
Category:
Insurance Coverage Dispute / Declaratory Judgment / TCPA Class Action Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC, serving as local counsel for Allstate Insurance Company, successfully defended a declaratory judgment action arising from a class action lawsuit over unsolicited faxes. The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s ruling that Allstate had no duty to indemnify under its commercial policy’s “accidental event” or “personal injury” provisions.
Jury Awards $500 in Personal Injury Trial; Prewitt’s Post-Trial Motion Denied
Date of Trial Completion:
March 1, 2017
Post-Trial Motion Denied:
June 2, 2017
Category:
Personal Injury Defense / Civil Jury Trial / Post-Trial Motion Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Kamal Brown in a personal injury jury trial in Davidson County. The plaintiff, Candes Prewitt, presented no witnesses other than herself, and the court excluded all medical bills from evidence. The jury awarded $500.00, rejecting her request for extensive compensation. Her motion for a new trial was denied, and she subsequently appealed.
Tennessee Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Bad Faith and Property Damage Suit
Date of Case Completion:
May 18, 2017
Category:
Appellate Litigation / Insurance Defense / Property Damage
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured a decisive appellate victory for Kamal Brown, culminating in the Tennessee Supreme Court’s denial of Sandra Prewitt’s application for appeal. The courts upheld the dismissal of all claims, including bad faith, property damage, and loss of use, stemming from a June 2013 motor vehicle accident.
McLemore Law Secures Summary Judgment in Auto Loss and Use-of-Vehicle Claim
Date of Case Completion (Trial Court Judgment):
[Exact date not provided—before January 30, 2017 appellate affirmation]
Category:
Insurance Defense / Property Damage / Summary Judgment
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained summary judgment in favor of Kamal Brown, resulting in the dismissal of all claims brought by Sandra Prewitt in a dispute over vehicle value and extended loss-of-use damages. The plaintiff sought excessive compensation beyond the fair market value of her vehicle and attempted to claim loss of use for over three years.
Sixth Circuit Affirms Denial of UM Coverage Under Mississippi Policy Exclusion
Date of Case Completion:
December 2, 2016
Category:
Insurance Coverage / Appellate Litigation / Federal Court – Sixth Circuit
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured an appellate victory in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, affirming summary judgment in favor of the insurer. The court held that an exclusion for regularly used, non-owned vehicles within a Mississippi underinsured motorist policy was valid and enforceable, barring coverage for the plaintiff’s injury claim.
Jury Finds in Favor of Defendant in Disputed Red-Light Collision
Date of Case Completion (Verdict):
February 25, 2016
Category:
Motor Vehicle Accident / Jury Trial Defense / Intersection Collision
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured a defense verdict in a jury trial involving a contested red-light intersection accident. Despite conflicting accounts and cross-examination regarding the defendant’s post-accident statements, the jury determined that the defendant, Jeffrey W. McClendon, was not negligent and returned a full defense verdict.
Coverage Denied in Fatal Road Rage Incident: Declaratory Judgment Victory for Insurer
Date of Case Completion:
August 2015
Category:
Insurance Coverage / Declaratory Judgment / Intentional Acts Exclusion
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully represented an insurance carrier in a declaratory judgment action involving a fatal accident linked to alleged road rage. Despite complex underlying facts and ongoing tort litigation, McLemore Law secured a stipulation of no coverage based on policy exclusions for intentional or criminal acts—avoiding further litigation and expense for the insurer.
Tennessee Court Clarifies Rule 68: Offer of Judgment Is Irrevocable Within Ten-Day Window
Date of Case Completion:
February 12, 2015
Category:
Civil Procedure / Offers of Judgment / Rule 68 / Appellate Victory
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended the enforceability of a Rule 68 offer of judgment, helping establish that such offers cannot be revoked within the ten-day acceptance period under Tennessee law. The Tennessee Court of Appeals agreed with McLemore Law’s interpretation, and the Tennessee Supreme Court declined further appeal—making the ruling final.
$5M Injury Claim Dismissed: McLemore Law Defends Client to Victory in Complex Fault Dispute
Date of Final Ruling:
September 29, 2014
Category:
Auto Accident Defense / Appellate Victory / Trial Verdict
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Melissa Lynn Parks in a high-stakes auto accident case in Cumberland County, Tennessee, where the plaintiff sought $5 million in damages. After a full jury trial and appeal, McLemore Law helped secure a complete defense victory, with the jury assigning 50% fault to the plaintiff—barring any recovery.
Client Dismissed After Truth Emerges in Disputed Liability Case
Date of Dismissal:
[Exact date of dismissal not provided – article references events concluding after the driver’s deposition]
Category:
Auto Accident Defense / Identity Misrepresentation / Case Dismissal
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured dismissal for a falsely accused client after uncovering that he was not the driver in a contested red-light accident in Crossville, Tennessee. After extensive investigation, McLemore Law located the real driver—who had fled the scene and remained hidden—clearing their client and resolving the matter successfully.
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