NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ-- On July 27, 2026, Johnson & Johnson announced a proposed $5.5 billion resolution of approximately 76,000 remaining lawsuits alleging that its talc-based products, including Johnson’s Baby Powder, caused ovarian cancer. The agreement covers claims pending in the…
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Shelby Roden Partner C. Don Freeman Named to National Trial Lawyers’ 2026 “Top 40 Under 40”
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The National Trial Lawyers recently recognized Shelby Roden Partner C. Don Freeman as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Alabama. See the official press release below.
BCBS Provider Settlement Receives Final Approval
BIRMINGHAM, AL – On August 19, 2025, Judge Proctor in the Northern District of Alabama granted final approval of the $2.8 billion Blue Cross and Blue Shield healthcare Providers’ settlement, marking a historic milestone as the largest antitrust settlement in…
Shelby Roden Partner C. Don Freeman Named to National Trial Lawyers’ 2025 “Top 40 Under 40”
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The National Trial Lawyers recently recognized Shelby Roden Partner C. Don Freeman as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Alabama. See the official press release below.
BCBS Settlement’s Injunctive Relief Valued at $17.3 Billion
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Healthcare economist experts working on the Blue Cross Blue Shield antitrust case for the past decade have calculated the value for the settlement’s injunctive relief in excess of $17.3 billion over the first ten years of its…
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Northern District Court issues Preliminary Approval Order for Blue Cross Settlement
BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Northern District of Alabama has issued an order preliminarily approving the proposed Provider Plaintiffs’ Settlement Agreement, plan for notice, and appointment of settlement notice administrator and settlement administrator. The Court found that the Providers Class met…
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Historic $2.8 Billion Settlement Announced in Provider Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Case
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Today a monumental settlement was announced between healthcare providers and all the Blue Cross and Blue Shield entities in the country. The landmark settlement includes a $2.8 billion cash payment, as well as investments by the Blues…
Shelby Roden Partner C. Don Freeman Named to National Trial Lawyers’ 2024 “Top 40 Under 40”
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The National Trial Lawyers recently recognized Shelby Roden Partner C. Don Freeman as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Alabama. See the official press release below.
UPDATE: Camp Lejeune Filing Deadline is August 10, 2024
If you or a loved one were at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, time is of the essence. The final deadline to file an administrative claim is August 10, 2024. As of May 10, 2024, there have been approximately…
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Johnson & Johnson Announces Third Bankruptcy Attempt
May 1, 2024— After two failed attempts for bankruptcy protection, Johnson & Johnson has announced it is yet again preparing for a third attempt. J&J announced their plan to resolve up to 100,000 ovarian cancer claims through bankruptcy with a…
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