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Federal judge approves Class Action Settlement against Singing River Health Systems
/byAttorney 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 […]
BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Six years later with thousands of Coast claims still pending
/byIt 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
/byResources: 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
/byThe 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
/byClick 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 […]
Jim Reeves Discusses SRHS’s Failed Pension Plan
/byOur 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, […]
Reeves & Mestayer propose a good-faith settlement for SRHS retirees and plan members
/byJim 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 […]
Independent trustee appointed to oversee SRHS’s pension plan
/byYesterday 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, […]
Attorney Jim Reeves says Special Judge Hilburn’s ruling on SRHS failed pension plan will “Fast Track” the legal process
/byAttorney Jim Reeves, with the law firm of Reeves & Mestayer, who is lead counsel in federal litigation involving the failed Singing River Pension Plan, supports Special Judge Hilburn’s decision stating: “Judge Hilburn’s decision fast tracks the legal process, settling years of litigation about whether SRHS actually owes the unpaid contributions to its retirement pension […]
CPSC Completes Final Studies to Help Affected Homeowners Remediate Problem Drywall
/byWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released updated remediation guidance for homeowners with problem drywall. The guidance calls for the replacement of all: problem drywall; smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms; electrical distribution components, including receptacles, switches and circuit breakers, […]