Notable Cases
Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment on Procedural Grounds
In Covault, Plaintiff and Defendant were involved in an automobile accident while traveling northbound on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. Plaintiff alleged he was injured in the accident and filed suit on January 26, 2015.
Applying for and Reinstating Professional Licenses in Georgia
Applicants seeking to become licensed in the State of Georgia may face a difficult challenge, especially if they completed their education and obtained their credentials many years ago. This is especially true for license applicants who were educated in foreign countries.
Defending Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Social Workers
Frances Cullen has represented numerous psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and social workers to defend their license against claims of improper practice, often leading to a dismissal of a board complaint or a more favorable negotiated settlement.
Helping Dentists Retain Their License
Levy Pruett Cullen defends dentists, helps them retain their dental license and DEA registration, and provides sound legal advice to dental offices.
Summary Judgment in Favor of Trucking Company
Plaintiff was injured in an automobile collision with a pick-up truck owned by Defendant Fowler and operated by his farmhand. Plaintiff alleged that the driver of the pick-up truck failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign and that she suffered serious leg injuries as a result of the collision.
Jury Agrees: Driver Negligence
Plaintiff’s son, sixteen-year-old Christopher Reeves, was a front seat passenger in a Chrysler Cirrus driven by his girlfriend, sixteen-year-old Codi Agerton. The two teenagers were driving east on SR 316 and intended to turn left on SR 81 on their way to Ms. Agerton’s home.
Physicians National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)
In a case where a hospital summarily suspended a physician’s clinical privileges, Frances Cullen worked with the hospital to address what they perceived as alleged deficiencies and helped the physician obtain a "void" to remove the negative National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) report that would have had a significantly negative impact on his career.