Carroll County Water Authority v. Bunch

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

After successfully defending itself against fraud and Georgia Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organizations Act claims made by H. Gilbert Maddox, M.D., the Carroll County Water Authority filed a complaint for abusive litigation under OCGA § 51-7-80 et seq., naming as defendants Dr. Maddox and his counsel, appellee Gary Bunch, plus counsel’s professional corporation, appellee Gary Bunch, P.C. The trial court granted summary judgment to attorney Bunch and his professional corporation because the Water Authority’s ante litem notice failed to identify counsel as an…