Explore 4 court opinions on Georgia Tort Claims Act. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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State immune from suit for public road maintenance negligence
Smith v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Smith, sued the State for alleged negligence in maintaining a public roadway, le...
County Commissioner Immune from Wrongful Death Liability for Road Maintenance
Dills v. Weaver, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's grant of summary judgment to the defenda...
State Sovereign Immunity Bars Negligence Claim for Road Condition
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, ...
Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search
Smith v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence ...