Legal Opinion

Erika Birg v. Emory University

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 15, 2026No. A26A0162Published

1Opinion of the Court

FOURTH DIVISION MCFADDEN, P. J., WATKINS and PADGETT, JJ. NOTICE: Motions for reconsideration must be physically received in our clerk’s office within ten days of the date of decision to be deemed timely filed. https://www.gaappeals.us/rules June 15, 2026 In the Court of Appeals of Georgia A26A0162. BIRG v. EMORY UNIVERSITY. MCFADDEN, Presiding Judge. This appeal challenges an award under OCGA § 9-11-37 (a) (4) (A) for attorney fees allegedly incurred in relation to the filing of a motion for a protective order that had been withdrawn.1 Because attorney fees may be awarded under that code…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. MONDY v. MAGNOLIA ADVANCED MATERIALS, INCSupreme Court of Georgia · 2018
  2. Mondy v. Magnolia Advanced Materials, Inc.Supreme Court of Georgia · 2018
  3. Williams v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Georgia · 2014
  4. Garcia v. Shaw Industries, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2013
  5. WORKMAN v. RL BB ACQ I-GA CVL, LLCSupreme Court of Georgia · 2018

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