Courts Orange Beach spends $300K to settle anti-LGBTQ discrimination suits Both lawsuits describe a hostile environment created by the former recreation director, and actions from the mayor and council that perpetuated the situation. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2024
Health Lead plaintiff in birthing center lawsuit gets temporary license Oasis Birthing Center of Birmingham, the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Public Health, is back in business. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2024
Courts Late breaking legal drama: Medical cannabis lawsuit heats up in Montgomery This legal maneuver follows Judge James Anderson's order granting expedited discovery to the plaintiffs, a move aimed at restoring public trust. Bill BrittJanuary 5, 2024
Courts Plaintiffs alleging prison labor scheme ask court to enforce parole guidelines Since 2019, granted paroles have plummeted to under 10 percent of applicants being released. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023
Environment North Alabama residents sue over water contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” The lawsuit is similar to others filed against companies for allowing PFAS chemicals to enter and contaminate water supplies. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2023
Prisons FAMM testifies about the need for independent prison oversight in Alabama A poll issued by the organization found 82 percent of respondents favor independent prison oversight. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2023
Prisons Lawsuit alleges prison system and private companies involved in “modern-day slavery” The suit seeks to eliminate the alleged labor scheme and have current and former incarcerated workers compensated properly. Patrick DarringtonDecember 13, 2023
State Govs. Ivey, Kemp announce agreement in long-running Chattahoochee River water lawsuit Although this specific case was filed in 2017, litigation between the parties over these issues has been in the courts since 1990. StaffDecember 13, 2023
State Black man suing three Lauderdale County jail correctional officers for assault One officer was terminated for excessive force by Sheriff Joe Hamilton, but two others remain employed. Patrick DarringtonNovember 22, 2023
Prisons Lawsuit alleges ADOC guard encouraged violence against an incarcerated person An ADOC guard is being accused of encouraging incarcerated people to murder another incarcerated person. Patrick DarringtonNovember 21, 2023