The law firms of Reeves & Mestayer (Biloxi) and Cunningham & Bounds (Mobile) filed a joint multi-count class action lawsuit today (Dec. 11) against Singing River Health System, Board of Trustees, TransAmerica Retirement, KPMG, Chris Anderson, Michael Crews, Stephanie Barnes Taylor, and 11 others in the Southern District Federal Court. “This is the first federal…
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Reeves & Mestayer Believe BP Payments Will Be Moving Faster
Matthew Mestayer, during an interview with WLOX, talks about the good news… the U.S. Supreme Court rejects BP’s settlement challenge! Quote from WLOX interview: “I’m very hopeful and very excited things will pick up speed and get this done,” Mestayer said. “Because small businesses, I mean I run a small business, small businesses we need…
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected BP’s settlement challenge… GREAT news for the entire Gulf Coast!
With today’s Supreme Court ruling, BP can no longer avoid the payment of claims. After two years attacking and delaying the very settlement they agreed to, compensation payments to those affected by the BP Oil Spill will stop being delayed and should start flowing at a much faster rate. If you haven’t filed a business…
Prominent Local Newspaper Calls On Our Jim Reeves For Legal Insight Into SRHS’s Pension Issues
Our own Jim Reeves was interviewed by the Sun Herald Newspaper about Singing River Health System’s pension problems and employees’ legal options. We, like many folks along the Coast, have close family and friends who are being affected by this issue. With so much at stake, we’re working to defend the rights of many hurt…
Don’t be fooled… Class Action Suits are Powerful Tools for Recovery
Matt and I have heard it all before… ‘Class action suits have huge legal fees’ or ‘Class action suits hurt large employers.’ Don’t be fooled… Class action suits are powerful tools for recovery due to physical injury or financial loss. Here is how they work: class action lawsuits typically involve large groups of people affected…
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Jim Reeves offers tips to Health System employees seeking legal options to fight retirement changes
Singing River Health System employees and retirees are actively seeking legal options to fight and stop changes to the retirement program. Our office started receiving calls from deeply concerned Health System employees last week and the calls just keep coming. Most feel completely betrayed or marginalized by Health System management. They have invested for years…
Half of eligible BP claims not filed by South Mississippi businesses
Here is a shocking stat for South Mississippi… almost 50% of all eligible BP business claims have not been filed as of Oct. 2014 according to the Legal Examiner. This means only HALF of our local businesses, despite direct damage because of the BP Oil Spill, have even filed for compensation under the settlement. Check…
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Auto Accident Insurance Claims: Do’s and Don’ts
THE DO’S DO call your agent as soon as an accident or injury takes place. As soon as you get home from the car accident, or even before you go to the doctor, call your agent. DO review and understand your coverage before talking to your insurer or your agent. Read the “Coverage” and “Exclusion”…
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Recovering Damages for Offshore Injuries
Under The Jones Act, seamen are entitled to protection from negligence and un-seaworthy vessels. A seaman is a member of the crew of a vessel (boat, ship, or other floating or motorized structure). A seaman must contribute to the function of the vessel, the accomplishment of the vessel’s mission or the vessel’s maintenance. Seamen would include:…
