Alison Hawthorne
Principal
Montgomery, AL
Business Litigation, Consumer Protection
Search Results for: pharmaceutical
Beasley Allen Applauds $572 Million Ruling Against Johnson and Johnson in Oklahoma Opioid Trial
The Beasley Allen Law Firm applauds Judge Thad Balkman’s landmark decision to hold Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals accountable for their part in fueling the national opioid epidemic. The ruling followed the first-of-its-kind trial in Oklahoma’s Cleveland County District Court this week. The firm has filed similar lawsuits on behalf of a number of Alabama […]
Ethylene oxide emissions posing serious cancer risks to communities nationwide
Aug 2019 — In 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded a 10-year study of ethylene oxide, a chemical gas commonly used in the sterilization of medical devices. The exhaustive study found the gas was extremely toxic to human health in that it was 30 times more likely to cause certain cancers than scientists […]
Beasley Allen lawyers working on cases cited as ‘ones to watch’
Leading legal publication Law360 is closely watching several cases whose outcomes it believes could impact future litigation. Beasley Allen lawyers are involved in much of this litigation. Here’s a look at the cases they’re watching the second half of 2019: Oklahoma Opioid Trial Johnson & Johnson is facing off against Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter in […]
Settlement reached resolving Xarelto Stroke Medication Lawsuits
A $775 million settlement was reached by the manufacturers of the widely used Xarelto drug to settle lawsuits filed by patients who experienced bleeding injuries. The agreement was announced between the plaintiff lawyer leadership and Xarelto makers Bayer Healthcare and Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. More than 25,000 individuals filed lawsuits […]
Supreme Court grants review in Kisor
On Dec. 10, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States granted review in Kisor v. Wilkie, specifically agreeing to consider the issue of whether to overrule Auer v. Robbins, 519 U.S. 452 (1997) and Bowles v. Seminole Rock & Sand Co., 325 U.S. 410 (1945). Those are the two main Supreme Court cases directing […]
An update on the opioid litigation
The Court overseeing the opioid multidistrict litigation (MDL) in Cleveland, Ohio, continues to make significant progress in adjudicating the bellwether cases set for trial later this year. On a daily basis, we are learning new information concerning the pharmaceutical industry’s role in fueling the opioid crisis. As expected, these companies are fighting the Plaintiffs on […]
Inside Beasley Allen: Helping clients navigate the intersection of medical and legal needs
We continue our Inside Beasley Allen series with a look at how medical staff help clients navigate the intersection of their medical and legal needs. Many Beasley Allen clients are seeking justice after suffering an injury caused by the negligence of another person or company. From personal injuries to injuries or unnecessary death of a […]
Inside Beasley Allen – Our clients are the heart of what we do
Beasley Allen is a business predicated on serving – “helping those who need it most” – not just providing services. For the hundreds of employees that make the firm what it is today, it is not just “business as usual,” but a rather a calling to help clients who are at the heart of all […]
Opioid lawsuit filed for Chambers County, Alabama
Beasley Allen has filed an opioid lawsuit against drug manufacturers and distributors on behalf of Chambers County, Alabama, alleging the marketing of these drugs contributed to the creation of the opioid epidemic, a public health and safety crisis. Responding to the opioid crisis has required Chambers County to sustain economic damages and to continue to […]
Women’s Day: Female Lawyers Are Breaking the Mold In and Outside the Courtroom
On International Women’s Day, as we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, Beasley Allen recognizes the unique backgrounds, experiences and personal achievements of the female lawyers among its ranks. Their multifaceted backgrounds are empowering women. Through leadership roles, some are helping reshape long-held traditions within the profession. Others are using the […]
Beasley Allen lawyer Danielle Mason talks talc litigation and important lessons of legal advocacy
Jackie was a born nurturer. She raised two sons and provided a home to several foster children. The garden she tended with care produced award-winning flowers and vegetables that landed in her delicious home-cooked meals. “It was like meeting a long-lost grandmother,” said Danielle Ward Mason, a principal in Beasley Allen’s Mass Torts Section, as […]
