The Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden can proceed with its lawsuit against several defendants it contends are responsible for the negligent, willful and wanton conduct that has led to PFAS contamination in the Coosa River Basin. According to the EPA, PFAS are widely used, long-lasting …

Regina Allen Elsea, a 20-year-old bride-to-be, was fatally injured while on the job at AJIN USA, located in Cusseta, Alabama. “Regina was a loving person,” Angel Ogle, Regina’s mother, said. “She loved animals…she never met a person she didn’t love. She was always making everybody laugh. The bright star in …

The trial, set to take place, was previously stayed to do a proposed MDL settlement for PFAS contamination in U.S. Public Water Systems. The Water Works and Sewer Board of Centre, Alabama (Centre Water) can proceed with its lawsuit against 3M and DuPont for contaminating the Coosa River with toxic …

Beasley Allen has secured a $4 million settlement for our clients who were injured in a mishap involving a negligent trucking company. The incident happened in January 2019 when our clients were traveling eastbound on US-80 in Lowndes County, Alabama.  At the same time, the defendant was driving a tractor-trailer on …

It started as an average morning for David Welch. But, the typical day was interrupted by a life-changing phone call. David’s wife, Kimberleigh, was a bus driver for the Mobile County Public School System. Shortly after making her first successful drop-off, she was involved in an accident on Interstate 65 …

The State of Alabama has settled with two opioid distributors, resolving litigation for their roles in the state’s opioid crisis. Beasley Allen is pleased to announce a $220 million settlement with opioid distributors Cardinal Health and Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) to resolve the opioid crisis litigation in Alabama. The case was …

Beasley Allen associate attorney Caty O’Quinn has been named to the 2024 class of Compassionate Counsel honorees. The Compassionate Counsel Award acknowledges attorneys who prioritize their clients’ needs and represent them tirelessly while also being sensitive to the trauma they have endured. Caty works in the firm’s Mass Torts section, …

Beasley Allen’s Atlanta office has secured a $1.25 million pre-suit settlement for a client who was unfortunately involved in a car crash resulting in serious and permanent injuries. Atlanta (March 5, 2024) – Beasley Allen’s Atlanta office has secured a $1.25 million settlement for a client seriously injured in a …

Beasley Allen has secured a $2.75 million settlement for the family of a man killed in a house fire caused by a defective product. The tragic incident happened on Christmas Day in 2017. The victim had advanced Alzheimer’s and was bed-bound. He was being cared for by his certified nursing …

We applaud the recent filing of a class-action complaint in California federal court against Ashlynn Marking Group, Inc., for failing to disclose the serious risks of addiction posed by Ashlynn’s kratom-containing products. Sadly, kratom is not only causing users to become addicted, it has killed or caused catastrophic injuries to …

Lawdragon has recognized 18 Beasley Allen attorneys for their work in the legal community. In 2024, our firm’s attorneys were recognized among the best in five of Lawdragon’s annual guides. These guides include The Lawdragon Green 500 – Leaders in Environmental Law, 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 500 Leading Lawyers …

Eight attorneys from Beasley Allen Law Firm’s Atlanta office have been named to the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for their outstanding achievements and peer recognition. Managing Attorney Chris Glover was recognized for the 10th time on the list. Three other attorneys from the office were also …