Attorney Kathryn Breard Platt's Legal Cases

Construction and development

U.S. v. Bryan Co., 2012 WL 2051861 (S.D.Miss. 2012)

Jun 06, 2012

OUTCOME: Owner/Developer's cross-claims against architect were dismissed because the FHA and ADA preempt such claims. Moreover, an owner/developer has a non-delegable duty to comply with the ADA and FHA.

DOJ brought suit against owners, developers, engineers, and architects for violation of the FHA and ADA in the design and construction of 9 apartment buildings in TN, MS and LA. Owner/Developer filed c ... ross-claims against engineers and architects. Architect moved to dismiss the cross-claims, arguing the FHA and ADA preempt common law indemnification actions. Court agreed and dismissed claims. Kathryn Platt represented architect.

Construction and development

Weckesser v. Chicago Bridge And Iron, L.G., 447 Fed.Appx. 526 (5th Cir. 2011)

Sep 16, 2011

OUTCOME: Jury verdict in favor of contractor; affirmed on appeal.

Property owners brought suit for private nuisance against contractor building water tower for city between owners' property and railroad tracks and against subcontractor that installed auger pipe found ... ation for water tower. After jury returned verdict in favor of contractor and subcontractor, property owners moved for new trial. Kathryn Platt represented contractor.

Workers compensation

Hammonds v. Lennep, 2009 WL 3418546 (S.D.Miss. 2009)

Oct 20, 2009

OUTCOME: Claims dismissed for failure to state a claim because workers compensation is exclusive remedy.

Hammonds was injured on the job and his employer was self-insured for compensation purposes. Defendant served as the employer's third party administrator for compensation claims. Hammonds claimed Defen ... dant failed to reasonably investigate his claim and negligently failed to approve medical care. Kathryn Platt represented Defendant and moved to dismiss claims.

Insurance

Fowler v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co., 2008 WL 2312467 (S.D.Miss. 2008)

Jun 02, 2008

OUTCOME: Court dismissed homeowners' claims against engineer on summary judgment.

Homeowners sued their insurer and engineering company for wrongful denial of claim and conspiracy arising from Hurricane Katrina. Engineer was hired by insurer to determine if cause of damage was the r ... esult of wind or water. Kathryn Platt represented engineer.

Contracts and agreements

Byrd v. Paw Paw's Camper City, Inc., 967 So.2d 1251 (Miss.App. 2007)

Sep 18, 2007

OUTCOME: Summary judgment granted to seller and the Miss. Appellate Court affirmed.

RV buyer brought action against seller, alleging misrepresentation, fraudulent inducement, breach of implied and express warranties, and breach of contract due to seller's failure to disclose damage to ... RV, which was repaired. Kathryn Platt represented seller.

Kathryn Breard Platt's Legal Cases (5)

U.S. v. Bryan Co., 2012 WL 2051861 (S.D.Miss. 2012)

Weckesser v. Chicago Bridge And Iron, L.G., 447 Fed.Appx. 526 (5th Cir. 2011)

Hammonds v. Lennep, 2009 WL 3418546 (S.D.Miss. 2009)

Fowler v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co., 2008 WL 2312467 (S.D.Miss. 2008)

Byrd v. Paw Paw's Camper City, Inc., 967 So.2d 1251 (Miss.App. 2007)