
Cunningham Bounds thoroughly evaluates the underlying merits of a case before filing a lawsuit and we only proceed with those cases that are supported by highly qualified experts. We recognize that the defendants often rely upon the substantial financial resources of their insurers who will aggressively defend cases even when there has been clear negligence. Despite the financial resources of the insurance companies supporting the defendants, we continue to achieve success due to our commitment to justice and to our clients.
OIL AND GAS LITIGATION:
Cunningham Bounds successfully represented the State of Alabama in several oil and gas royalty fraud cases against ExxonMobil and other major oil companies.
ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION:
Cunningham Bounds obtained a verdict for local landfill company, Dirt Inc., in its suit against energy giant Halliburton and others for dumping hazardous waste into its landfill.
PERSONAL INJURY:
Cunningham Bounds secured a verdict for the family of a local man who was killed when a defective water heater in his garage exploded.
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS:
Cunningham Bounds obtained a record class action settlement for homeowners whose homes were made with defective building materials manufactured by Masonite.
BUSINESS LITIGATION:
Cunningham Bounds represented local chemist, Dr. Peter Mannsfeld, in his suit against Ineos Phenol for stealing and patenting his lucrative invention.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE:
Cunningham Bounds obtains verdict for the family of a woman who died after her anesthesia care team failed to follow the accepted standards of care in administering her anesthesia.
AUTOMOBILE/TRUCKING ACCIDENTS:
Cunningham Bounds secured a settlement for the family of a woman who was hit head-on and killed by a commercial transport truck that veered into her lane.