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Try CasePortal for FreeJ. Carney-Axon grants summary judgment as to all claims in favor of two manufacturing companies in a dispute arising after a fire that halted production of magnesium cross-car beams used by Mercedes-Benz. “Alabama law generally bars double recoveries, and, although a party is entitled to full compensation for his injuries, he can gain but one satisfaction.” Both companies have been compensated for the alleged damages but have not carried the burden of fully mitigated damages. The court denies Mercedes-Benz’s request for cost and attorney fees for failing to brief why they were entitled to these fees. The insurer’s motion for partial summary judgment is denied as moot for availability of a force majeure affirmative defense as to the two manufacturing companies. “An affirmative defense is relevant only if a party prevails on liability,” the court will enter judgment for all claims.