Beasley Allen in the News

Now Reviewing Morgan Keegan Cases

Beasley Allen is processing securities arbitration claims on behalf of numerous individuals who invested in Morgan Keegan Funds, against Morgan Keegan and Regions Financial Corp. We encourage investors who suffered substantial losses in the MK Funds to consider whether they too should attempt to recover their losses through the filing of an individual securities arbitration claim.

Teenager Dies after Insurance Refuses Transplant

A recent story about how an insurance company refused to pay for a procedure that could have saved a young girl's life is very sad.

Hormone Therapy Update

According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide among women.

Vioxx Settlement Update

As was reported previously, on November 9, 2007, Merck agreed to pay $4.85 billion dollars to settle the claims of persons who suffered a heart attack or stroke while taking the pain reliever, Vioxx.

Defective Medical Implant Devices

As our population ages, the number of citizens with medical implants will increase. Medical implants are being used in almost every organ of the human body.

Proposed Roof Crush Rule Remains Inadequate

The Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released last month by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concedes that testing vehicles for roof crush on both sides of the roof is effective.

Ford Recalls 1.17 Million SUVs and Vans because of Engine Stalling

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 1.17 million trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans to fix an engine sensor that could lead to engine stalling.

Lawyers Resolve Ethical Concerns In Vioxx Settlement

A federal judge overseeing a $4.85 billion settlement with Merck & Co. involving its withdrawn Vioxx painkiller expressed confidence Friday that lawyers have resolved ethical concerns about the agreement.

Vioxx Settlement Gaining Ground with 95 Percent of Plaintiffs Signing On

The pending Merck Vioxx settlement appears to be on track, as more than 95 percent of possible Vioxx claimants have signed on to Merck's $4.85 million settlement offer.

Judge Sides with Exxon in Payment Dispute with State

The billions that state officials had once coveted from the largest jury verdict in Alabama history is now a scrap over millions.