Cory Watson Wins Landmark Case for Alabama Consumers
Cory Watson Attorneys has secured a landmark victory for consumers against big businesses who have operated in this state with impunity. The 11th Circuit Court recently ruled that private plaintiffs are allowed to pursue class action lawsuits under the Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA) in federal court. The victory...
Continue ReadingTeam Cory Watson competes in Birmingham Bar Bocce Ball Tournament
Our attorneys have rolled up their sleeves for the Birmingham Bar Association’s 7th Annual Bocce Ball Tournament - The Michael D. Freeman Cup. Attorneys Leila Watson, Karen Puccio, Andy Jones, and Mitchell Theodore proudly represented Cory Watson at the bocce ball tournament held on October 22 atop the Kress Building in...
Continue ReadingCould Your Car Be Infected With a Computer Virus?
Today’s technologically advanced cars are increasingly vulnerable to malware and viruses introduced by hackers – similar to the type of stuff that regularly vexes PC users – and automakers and policymakers have some ways to go toward addressing this emerging safety risk. (more…)
Continue ReadingTop Female Attorneys
Congratulations to Cory Watson Attorneys’ founding principal, Leila Watson, and principal, Elizabeth Ellis Chambers, on being selected as two of Avvo’s Top Women Attorneys. Leila and Beth are featured in the August 2015 issue of Birmingham’s B-Metro magazine. B-Metro Magazine excerpt: (more…)
Continue ReadingNeed to Know: Legionnaires’ Disease
Facts about Legionnaires’ disease, its Causes and Prevention Did you know? Legionnaires’ disease is a form of bacterial pneumonia that typically affects the elderly, those who have a weakened immune system, smokers and those who are on medications that suppress the immune system. Did you know? Legionella bacteria causes...
Continue ReadingFamily Doctor Facing Sexual Assault Charges Involving Patient
A physician was arrested and charged with soliciting prostitution after allegedly asking a patient to have sex in exchange for money and drugs. According to news reports, 52-year-old Dr. Ervin Wells was arrested at an Albertville hotel as a result of a criminal investigation prompted by accusations of a...
Continue Reading10 Dead, 100 Infected: Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in New York City
New York City officials report 10 deaths and over 100 infected in the South Bronx Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that is now being called the city's worst ever. According to Fox 5 New York News, Legionella bacterium has been found in five cooling towers in the area. (more…)
Continue ReadingOur View: Lessons From the Tuscaloosa Teacher Sex Abuse Arrest
A Tuscaloosa sex abuse scandal is rocking the community. A Tuscaloosa County teacher has been arrested after being accused of having sexual relations with a student. AL.com is reporting that Tuscaloosa police arrested Joe Bradley Petrey Tuesday. According to Tuscaloosa County jail records, Petrey was arrested on the charge of...
Continue ReadingSalmonella Poisoning in York, Alabama
Two years ago, after attending a funeral at the Eastern Star Baptist Church in York, Alabama, the mourners sat down to a meal in honor of the deceased. Over the next few days, 67 of the funeral attendees became seriously ill. Those affected became increasingly sick and were hospitalized with...
Continue ReadingZofran Birth Defect Case Status
Are you pregnant and are taking the drug Zofran or a generic version to combat nausea or morning sickness? Did you take Zofran and subsequently have a child suffering from cleft palate or other birth defects? Then you could be eligible to participate in a lawsuit against Zofran manufactuter GlaxoSmithKline,...
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