Franklin v. Eaves

Peterson, Judge.

Dedrain E. Frankin brought a lawsuit under the Georgia Whistle-blower Act against defendant John E. Eaves in his official capacity as chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners (“the County”). She appeals from the trial court’s orders granting the County’s motion to open default and granting the County’s motion for summary judgment. We agree with the County that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in granting the motion to open default and affirm the trial court’s ruling on that motion. But because there are genuine disputes of material fact preventing…