lawsuits

Wasteful spending

I am calling on Commissioner McMillan and the AMCC to stop wasting our money. End these costly legal battles.

December 6, 2024

Montgomery Court’s action in cannabis case may signal a brewing storm

As we watch this drama unfold, one can't help but ponder the ramifications of this decision.

January 5, 2024

Alabama faces expanded lawsuits for discrimination against disabled children in state care

A 2022 Department of Justice report highlighted major deficiencies in education standards for disabled children in state custody.

December 14, 2023

Lawsuits allege Alabama discriminates against children with disabilities

The lawsuits allege children are being segregated in on-site “schools” at residential treatment facilities and are not given the same educational opportunities.

September 22, 2023

AG’s office, ADOC spar over legal services contracts

The two agencies seem to have disagreements over how several ADOC lawsuits should be handled.

July 7, 2023

A deeper look at AMCC’s troubled medical marijuana licensing process

The process for awarding medical cannabis licenses in Alabama was plagued with issues from start to finish.

July 6, 2023

The cost to defend the Alabama Department of Corrections: $7.6 million

By 2025, Alabama will have paid out more than $20 million to a single, outside attorney to handle prison litigation

June 7, 2023

Federal court: Alabama AG was wrong but he can’t be sued

The case began when the AG's office improperly froze the bank account of Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway's brother.

October 26, 2022

Beasley Allen asks judicial panel to consolidate social media cases

The lawsuits allege Facebook, Instagram and other social media companies exploit adolescents during their formative years.

August 2, 2022

Please pay attention to Steve Marshall

Alabama's AG loves a press release, but at what cost to the rest of us?

July 27, 2022