January 02, 2026

ATLANTA – QPWB Partner Sandro Stojanovic and Associate Juan Davalos secured a complete defense victory in a trucking liability case stemming from an alleged accident involving a tractor-trailer. The court granted the defense team’s Motion for Summary Judgment, which dismissed the Plaintiff’s claims in their entirety with prejudice and no recovery granted.

Overview of the Case

QPWB's Atlanta team was retained to defend this litigation after discovery had already expired. The case involved a person who alleged to have been injured in an accident with a client's tractor-trailer. The lawsuit the Plaintiff pursued was a renewed action, having been previously dismissed. The defense team was tasked with immediately managing the ongoing litigation and evaluating all avenues of defense against the Plaintiff's claims.

Key Difference-Makers

• Sandro Stojanovic – Partner, Atlanta
• Juan Davalos – Associate, Atlanta

Claims Made Against Our Client

The Plaintiff claimed injuries, lost income, and pain and suffering due to the accident involving the tractor-trailer.

Defense Strategy

The defense approached the case by focusing intently on the procedural history and compliance of the litigation laws. Upon in-depth review of the case that was transferred from another law firm, the defense identified a core legal defect: the Plaintiff's failure to properly serve a defendant in the original lawsuit and then improperly substituting the other defendant without the required leave of court. This led the defense to pursue a Motion for Summary Judgment arguing that the renewal action was legally improper.

Impact on Final Outcome

The Plaintiff's failure to fix procedural deficiencies in the original lawsuit, and subsequent errors in the renewal action, provided the defense with the clear legal basis to invalidate the entire claim. Our team's knowledge of the procedural laws allowed us to demonstrate that the Judge could find no genuine issue of material fact for trial. This meticulous defense strategy resulted in the case's dismissal with prejudice, and no recovery for the Plaintiff.

Unique Aspects of the Case

The most unique aspect is being familiar with the procedural laws in our state. The defense identified that the Plaintiff committed procedural errors related to service of process and the unilateral substitution of defendants in the original litigation.

Predicting the Future

This victory highlights that QPWB attorneys are prepared to pursue every legal avenue, including rigorous procedural defense, to protect our clients. This outcome demonstrates that meticulous attention to governing legal principles is critical to securing a favorable outcome for our clients.

Key Actions in This Case

• Motion for Summary Judgment: Achieved a complete dismissal with prejudice and no recovery for Plaintiff's procedural misconduct
• Meticulous Procedural Analysis: Detailed review of the case's filing history uncovered the flaws in the renewal action
• Targeted Motion: The defense team swiftly filed the MSJ, which secured the judicial ruling based on legal non-compliance

About QPWB

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. is one of the fastest growing law firms in the United States providing a different focus on what it means to provide responsive service to clients and team members. With a national presence of 55 offices and a comprehensive scope of over 130 practice areas, QPWB delivers legal representation in litigation, regulatory, and corporate matters to a diverse range of industries. This scope and rapid expansion has attracted unique legal talent from all different backgrounds and experiences which has made them the largest minority-owned law firm in the country.