Author: Beasley Allen

May 7, 2024

Steps Forward in Social Media Litigation: Bellwether Trials Scheduled

We began filing social media personal injury lawsuits in 2022 and continue to lead the charge. Our law firm now represents hundreds of individuals, schools and government groups all over the United States. This multidistrict litigation (MDL) and the associated Judicial Council Coordination Proceedings (JCCP) involve some of the worldā€™s …

May 7, 2024

Righting Wrong: Case Filed After Dump Truck Overturns, Kills Client

Our Mobile Office recently filed a wrongful death case after our client was injured, and ultimately killed by a dump truck rollover. What is a Wrongful Death Case? A wrongful death case is brought forth by the surviving family members or beneficiaries of a deceased individual. These happen when someoneā€™s …

May 6, 2024

Federal Judge Greenlights Brake Defect Lawsuit Against Ferrari

We filed an amended class action complaint against Ferrari for a serious safety defect in numerous vehicles equipped with defective brake booster/master cylinder assemblies manufactured by Bosch. What Are Class Actions? In cases where multiple consumers suffer financial or physical harm caused by a product, they often come together to …

May 3, 2024

Fanning the Flames: AFFF Litigation Heats Up

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, or AFFF, is a type of foam used to put out fires, especially those caused by flammable liquids. Itā€™s been helpful for firefighters, especially in military and civil emergencies. But, thereā€™s a downside. AFFF contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which can be harmful to human health. …

May 3, 2024

Securing the Future: Importance of Car Seat Safety

Car seats, when used correctly, can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death in the event of an accident. However, with so many options and regulations, understanding car seat safety can be overwhelming. Choosing the Right Seat The first step in car seat safety is choosing the right seat. …

May 1, 2024

Cheating Victims: J&Jā€™s Third Bankruptcy Attempt

A shocking, but not surprising, new legal strategy from Johnson & Johnson (J&J). They are encouraging unsupported claims in exchange for votes on a payment plan that would cheat victims who were actually harmed by talc. This could strip consumers of their constitutional rights and allow major corporations to avoid …

April 26, 2024

Navigating The New PFAS Safety Standards In Drinking Water

On April 10, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made a landmark announcement regarding the safety of our drinking water. The agency has established new rules in its National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) to safeguard against a group of chemicals known as PFAS. These substances are often called ā€œforever …

April 25, 2024

Alabama Opioid Settlements: $728 Million & Climbing

The opioid epidemic swept across the United States, leaving a trail of addiction, overdose, and death in its wake. Alabama iscommitted to making the companies involved own up to their role in the opioid crisis. So far, Alabama has secured over $728 million in settlements from healthcare and drug companies. …

April 23, 2024

Beasley Allen Takes on AT&T in Data Breach LawsuitĀ 

Beasley Allen has initiated a class action lawsuit against telecommunications giant AT&T on behalf of customers affected by a recent cyberattack and consequent data breach. The lawsuit represents Scott Mathews and potentially thousands of other AT&T customers who have had their personal information compromised. The lawsuit, filed in response to …

April 19, 2024

Progress in Infant Formula Litigation: Upcoming Bellwether Trials

The federal Infant Formula litigation has been consolidated into a multi-district litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Illinois. The first bellwether trials are expected to occur in early 2025. For over three decades, research has consistently shown that feeding premature infants cowā€™s milk-based formulas is a leading cause of …

April 19, 2024

Hair Relaxer Horrors, 8 New Defendants Added

In 2022, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) published a study highlighting the link between using chemical straightening products and having a higher risk of being diagnosed with uterine and ovarian cancer. Hair relaxers often have ingredients like formaldehyde, metals, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic chemicals that can disrupt …

April 19, 2024

Four Attorneys Named 2024 Southeastern Legal Awards On The Rise Honorees

We are proud to announce that four of our attorneys were recognized as ā€œOn The Riseā€ by the 2024 Southeastern Legal Awards. This is the third consecutive year our attorneys have been recognized. In 2023, Parker Miller was a finalist for ā€œAttorney of the Year.ā€ Chris Glover, the Managing Attorney …

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