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JPML grants centralization for Society, but DENIES centralization for Lloyd’s London, Cincinnati, Travelers, and Hartford insurance companies.

WASHINGTON- The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation granted centralization for Society Insurance Company; however, centralization was denied for Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, Cincinnati Insurance Co., Travelers, and Hartford. The JPML granted centralization for Society Insurance Company based on…

Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation Update: October 2020

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On October 01, 2020, Judge Proctor issued the Seventh Amended Scheduling Order (Exclusive to Provider Track). The next upcoming deadline is for the Provider Plaintiffs’ Renewed Motion for Class Certification, along with Defendants’ Opposition to Providers’ Class…

JPML creates five insurer specific dockets for COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has issued five orders relating to COVID-19 Business Interruption to determine if insurer-specific MDL dockets should be created for lawsuits against Lloyd’s London, Cincinnati Insurance Co., Hartford, Society Insurance, and…

Shelby Roden Attorney Recognized As Top 100 Mass Tort Attorney in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -The American Academy of Attorneys recently recognized Shelby Roden attorney C. Don Freeman as one of the Top 100 Mass Tort Litigation Attorneys in Alabama. The American Academy of Attorneys is a national organization of elite attorneys actively practicing law…

Shelby Roden Attorney Recognized As Top 100 Mass Tort Attorney in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The American Academy of Attorneys recently recognized Shelby Roden attorney C. Don Freeman as one of the Top 100 Mass Tort Litigation Attorneys in Alabama. The American Academy of Attorneys is a national organization of elite attorneys actively practicing…