In February of 2026, Huie partner Stewart McCloud received a favorable Memorandum Opinion from the Alabama Supreme Court in favor of the defendant and affirming the trial court’s denial of plaintiff’s Motion for a New Trial. This case arose from a rear-end collision where liability (fault) was undisputed. The defense focused entirely on challenging the…
We are pleased to announce that Huie’s Medical Malpractice practice group has been recognized as an honoree in the Birmingham Business Journal’s (BBJ) 2026 Leadership in Law Awards. The BBJ Leadership in Law Awards honor the best and brightest in Birmingham’s legal field across a range of practice areas. Honorees were chosen based on nominations…
Huie partner Allen Sydnor recently obtained the dismissal of all failure-to-warn claims in a federal lawsuit on behalf of a medical device distributor. On January 8, 2026, an Alabama federal judge dismissed with prejudice all failure-to-warn claims against the distributor of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter, ruling that the failure-to-warn claims are barred by…
On January 27th, 2026, Huie partner, John Isaac Southerland, participated in a virtual hearing regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45, which governs non-party subpoenas. John Isaac testified before the Federal Civil Rules Committee and his commentary included reference to those made by others, including Lawyers for Civil Justice. John Isaac’s testimony…
Huie attorneys Tom Bazemore and Morgan Turner recently secured a defense verdict for Hyundai Motor Company in a product liability trial in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Plaintiff was the unrestrained left rear passenger in the subject 2016 Hyundai Accent that was rear-ended by a Jeep Wrangler. Plaintiff claimed…
Huie is proud to recognize the 17 attorneys named in the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers and the 2025 Mid-South Rising Stars lists. The eleven Huie attorneys selected for the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list are honored to be recognized for this achievement of professional excellence and peer recognition. Each year, the Super Lawyers research team…