A California state judge ruled Friday that negligence and fraud claims on behalf of adolescents and parents can proceed against social media companies Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube. This first-of-its-kind litigation seeks to hold these tech giants responsible for the physical harm youth face because of social media addiction. These cases allege that […]
The Department of the Navy has released (and modified) a public guidance document explaining the voluntary settlement framework, called the “Elective Option” or “EO.” According to the document, claimants can resolve certain Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) claims more quickly and efficiently than in litigation. The document suggests that “litigation might otherwise require resolution of […]
Litigation is proceeding in federal court in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) and California state court in the Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding (JCCP) against social media platforms Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube. The suits claim that children and teenagers experience negative effects such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and even […]
Beasley Allen has filed a class action lawsuit against the National Football League (NFL) alleging two of its benefit plans of racial discrimination and more. The suit is centered around the Player Disability & Survivor Benefit Plan and the Player Disability & Neurocognitive Benefit Plan, collectively called “The Plans.” The Plans allow former NFL players […]
When you think of asbestos exposure and the resulting disease mesothelioma, many think of blue-collar Americans because of its prominence in industry. Asbestos has been linked to serious diseases by the medical profession since the late 1920s, which led to the development of workers’ compensation laws. By the 1970s, the fight became more public when […]
Beasley Allen principal Leigh O’Dell co-chairs the Talc multidistrict litigation (MDL) Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee. The parties recently attended a status conference in New Jersey. It was the first status conference in the MDL with Judge Michael Shipp and Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh since the bankruptcy of LTL Management, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, was […]
A jury in Upson County, Georgia has awarded over $2.5 million in a case where the negligence of a Georgia contractor injured a trucker. In December 2016, Southern Clearing and Grinding, Inc., contracted by the Georgia Department of Transportation, was clearing trees in the median of Interstate 85 in Banks County. At the same time, […]
We at Beasley Allen are committed to “helping those who need it most,” whether through traditional legal services, pro bono work or volunteering. We proudly provide services to faith-driven organizations like Street Grace and Frontline Response. Street Grace collaborates with business and community leaders to provide a pathway to end the sexual exploitation of minors. […]
On a typical Fall afternoon in 2015, a 5-year-old boy was crossing the front of a school bus with his siblings when his backpack became caught. The backpack’s contents spilled onto the ground, and he bent over to gather his items. Unfortunately, a blind spot in front of the bus prevented the driver from seeing […]
Our firm recently settled a case in which an Alabama employee was killed when a freight elevator fell three stories. The employee was unloading supplies from an elevator when the cable that raised and lowered it broke, resulting in the elevator collapsing. The worker was pulled into the falling elevator and was tragically killed. When […]
We filed a class action lawsuit for owners or lessees of vehicles with defective driver or passenger side ARC Automotive airbag inflators. The inflators can cause serious injuries or death. When consumers buy or lease vehicles, they expect them to have been inspected and designed with safety in mind. More than 100 plaintiffs from 36 […]
Military members and their families dedicate their lives in service to our country. As a thank you for that service, we promise to care for them and their loved ones. But, for members working and living on Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987, their dedication came with exposure to contaminated water linked to serious health […]
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