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Elections / Courts

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan files lawsuit against Alicia Escott Lumpkin after primary defeat

Her complaint challenged Lumpkin’s eligibility over city employment rules, while Lumpkin accused Givan of refusing to accept voters’ decision.

June 3, 2026

Lawsuit over Orange Beach body cam footage to move forward

The ruling does not address the merits of the case, but instead whether Dixon-Moreno alleged enough facts to state a claim.

April 1, 2026

Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride

Birmingham successfully sued the utility after it abruptly halted fluoridation, arguing the sudden move violated a state notification law.

March 31, 2026

Mobile, Hoover pause internet sales tax challenge

Municipal leaders dropped their legal challenges to Alabama’s online sales tax system to negotiate a faster legislative fix during the current session.

February 12, 2026

Brookside accepts settlement, including $1.5 million compensation proposal

The Alabama town is agreeing to settle a class action lawsuit regarding its police generating revenue through fines and towing.

February 10, 2026

Alabama settles lawsuit over institutionalizing disabled children

A preliminary settlement required Alabama to institute standardized assessments and shift children from rigid facilities into community-based care.

December 25, 2025

Orange Beach faces lawsuit alleging violation of Open Meetings Act

Plaintiffs allege the Orange Beach City Council failed to provide mandatory 24-hour notice of a special called meeting.

December 22, 2025

Online sales tax lawsuit pits Alabama’s biggest cities against counties, some lawmakers

Alabama online sales tax approach is the subject of a lawsuit filed by several large cities, which contend they're unfairly losing millions annually.

December 10, 2025

Tuscaloosa settles lawsuit over sewage overflows, agrees to upgrades

After two years of litigation, the city committed to evaluating and overhauling its sewage system, promising to invest $18 million in upgrades.

November 21, 2025

ACLU sues FDA for records on abortion pill review

The lawsuit sought records about the FDA’s review of mifepristone regulations, amid concerns the agency was making medication abortion harder to access.

November 17, 2025