State Not Liable for Road Defect Due to Sovereign Immunity
Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-01-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Smith v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Smith, sued the State for alleged negligence in maintaining a public roadway, l...
State Sovereign Immunity Bars Negligence Claim for Road Condition
Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-10-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Smith v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Smith, sued the State for alleged negligence in maintaining a public roadway, ...