When patients undergo medical treatment they expect to be told about possible side effect so they can make informed health care decisions. However, manufactures of the drug Taxotere took this right away from patients when they failed to disclose the drug could cause permanent hair loss (alopecia). In our review of this case the manufacturer…
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WARNING: The Effect of TAXOTERE® on Hair Regrowth for Cancer Survivors
For most cancer survivors, the regrowth of hair following grueling chemotherapy treatment is a symbol of victory over cancer. However, for some cancer survivors, the regrowth of hair does not happen, leaving them devastated. Many people who have been diagnosed with cancer undergo chemotherapy and understand and anticipate possible temporary hair loss during treatment. However, survivors…
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Federal judge approves Class Action Settlement against Singing River Health Systems
Attorney Jim Reeves, co-lead counsel, is both gratified and pleased the Federal District Court granted approval of the class action settlement against Singing River Health System for its failed Pension Plan. “This settlement is a major victory, representing 100% of the money SRHS owes the Plan,” said Reeves. “This entire ordeal has been devastating to…
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BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Six years later with thousands of Coast claims still pending
It is hard to believe the BP oil spill was six years ago and that folks are still going through the claims process. It has been, in many respects, a painful process but claims are still moving forward with around 150,000 still pending. Here’s on important tip: if you receive a “denial of payment” you…
SRHS Settlement Website Is Now Launched & Notices of Pending Settlement Have Been Mailed
Resources: Website Homepage & Notice of Pending Settlement Two important milestones took place yesterday in the Singing River Pension litigation. The website dedicated to providing information regarding the Federal Court class action settlement went live. The site, created by administrators of the Federal Class Action settlement, is designed to provide accurate information to pension members…
Federal Court takes important next step towards preliminary approval of Settlement in the Singing River Health System Pension Lawsuit
The Federal District Court took the next step towards preliminary approval of the proposed settlement agreement between Singing River Health System and pension plan members on Wednesday during a scheduled preliminary hearing. The preliminary hearing was a review of the settlement agreement filed by Federal interim lead counsel Jim Reeves. The settlement includes: 100% repayment…
Reeves & Mestayer Law Firm files SRHS pension settlement in Federal Court
Click here to view the “Motion for Approval of Class Settlement.” The law firm of Reeves & Mestayer is proud to announce that a settlement has been reached with Singing River Hospital and the individual defendants who managed Singing River Hospital and Jackson County. The petition to approve the settlement has been submitted before Federal Judge…
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Jim Reeves Discusses SRHS’s Failed Pension Plan
Our attorney Jim Reeves recently spoke with Mississippi Public Broadcasting about SRHS’s failed pension plan and our firms efforts to reach an agreed upon settlement. Listen to Jim’s interview here. The law firm of Reeves & Mestayer was the first firm to file a federal multi-count class action lawsuit against Singing River Health System,…
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Reeves & Mestayer propose a good-faith settlement for SRHS retirees and plan members
Jim Reeves, during an interview with the SunHerald Newspaper, talks about a proposed settlement outlining what SRHS and Jackson County will pay into the pension moving forward. Petitioning the U.S. District Court to certify a class action is the next step in the process. Quote from the SunHerald interview: “It’s not a proposal, it’s a…
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Independent trustee appointed to oversee SRHS’s pension plan
Yesterday was a major milestone for SRHS retirees and their families. Former Circuit Court Judge Steve Simpson was appointed the independent trustee to oversee SRHS’s pension plan. Our firm requested the appointment of an independent trustee because it was apparent the interest of pension holders and members were not being fairly represented. This, we believe,…
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