2025
593 Supreme Court of Alabama opinions from 2025.
- Ex parte Qualoe Boris Ford PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Qualoe Boris Ford v. Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles) (Montgomery Circuit Court: CV-24-53; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0604). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2025-0063
- Ex parte R.S. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: R.S. v. Calhoun County Department of Human Resources) (Calhoun Juvenile Court: JU-17-196.02; Civil Appeals: CL-2024-0307). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2025-0074
- Ex parte R.S. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: R.S. v. Calhoun County Department of Human Resources) (Calhoun Juvenile Court: JU-17-198.02; Civil Appeals: CL-2024-0308). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2025-0075
- Ex parte S.W. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: S.W. v. Morgan County Department of Human Resources) (Morgan Juvenile Court: JU-22-1046.03; Civil Appeals: CL-2024-0516). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2025-0044
- Ex parte T.D.N., Jr. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: T.D.N., Jr. v. State of Alabama) (Mobile Circuit Court: CC-16-2813.61, CC-16-2814.61, CC-16-2815.61, CC-16-2816.61, and CC-16-2817.61; Criminal Appeals: CR-2023-0451). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2025-0081
- Ex parte Vertis J. Anthony PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Vertis J. Anthony v. Alabama Department of Corrections) (Montgomery Circuit Court: CV-24-330; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0802). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2024-0859
- Ex parte Walter McGowan PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Ex parte Walter McGowan (In re: State of Alabama v. Walter McGowan)) (Jefferson Circuit Court:CC-16-3124, CC-16-3125, CC-16-3126, and CC-16-3127; Criminal Appeals: CR-17-1248). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2025-0118
- Rebecca Shirah v. City of Ozark d/b/a Ozark Civic Center and Ozzie Maianeto (Appeal from Dale Circuit Court: CV-24-900022). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2024-0402
- S.D. James Evangelistic Association, Inc.; Evangelistic Pentecostal Churches Worldwide, Inc.; and Cynthia Pruitt v. Cynthia Smith, Janice Montgomery, Quin Frye, and Christ Temple Evangelistic Pentecostal Church, Inc. (Appeal from Escambia Circuit Court: CV-21-900066). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2024-0436
- Steve Byle v. Maggie Adams 1, an Alabama Business Trust (Appeal from Houston Circuit Court: CV-24-5). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2024-0421
- Wendell New, as administrator of the Estate of Dustin New v. Christopher A. King and C&C Marine Services and Metal Fab (Appeal from Cullman Circuit Court: CV-22-900228). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2024-0484
- William C. Freeman, M.D. v. Alabama Board of Medical Examiners; Mark H. Lequire, M.D., Charles M.A. Rogers IV, M.D., Aruna T. Arora, M.D., Gregory W. Ayers, M.D., Julia L. Boothe, M.D., Tonya E. Bradley, M.D., Eli L. Brown, M.D., Hernando D. Carter, M.D., Nina S. Ford Johnson, M.D., Beverly F. Jordan, M.D., George T. Koulianos, M.D., Dick Owens, M.D., William Jay Suggs, M.D., David R. Thrasher, M.D., Jane Ann Weida, M.D., and Amanda J. Williams, M.D., in their official capacities as members of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners; and William M. Perkins, individually and in his official capacity as Executive Director of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (Appeal from Montgomery Circuit Court: CV-23-901110). Mar 14, 2025 SC-2024-0130
- Beverly Owen Barber v. Danny Mitchell (Appeal from St. Clair Circuit Court: CV-21-900150). Mar 7, 2025 SC-2024-0571
- Beverly Owen Barber v. Danny Mitchell (Appeal from St. Clair Circuit Court: CV-21-900150). Mar 7, 2025 SC-2024-0488
- Beverly Owen Barber v. Danny Mitchell and Mitchell's Paradise Campground (Appeal from St. Clair Circuit Court: CV-21-900150). Mar 7, 2025 SC-2024-0290
- DocRx, Inc., DocRx Dispensing, Inc., DocRx Labs, Inc., ClaimPay, Inc., Rx Transmit, LLC, Brian Ward, Jennifer Ward, Nick Branigan, and ServRx, Inc., f/k/a Workers Compensation Rx Solutions, Inc., and Worker's Compensation Rx Solutions, P.C. v. Piedmont Comprehensive Pain Management Group, LLC (Appeal from Mobile Circuit Court: CV-22-901045). Mar 7, 2025 SC-2024-0264
- Ex parte Affinity Hospital, LLC, d/b/a Grandview Medical Center; and Community Health Systems, Inc. PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS (In re: Joyce Pates v. Community Health Systems, Inc.; Affinity Hospital, LLC, d/b/a Grandview Medical Center; John Kirchner, M.D.; and Southlake Orthopaedics Sports Medicine and Spine Center, P.C.) (Jefferson Circuit Court: CV-23-900513). Mar 7, 2025 SC-2024-0174
- Ex parte Jason T. Carrick and Ryan McAllister PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS (In re: Jason T. Carrick and Ryan McAllister v. John Cassimus) (Shelby Circuit Court: CV-22-900278). Mar 7, 2025 SC-2024-0349
- Ex parte John Cassimus PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS (In re: Jason T. Carrick and Ryan McAllister v. John Cassimus) (Shelby Circuit Court: CV-22-900278). Mar 7, 2025 SC-2024-0284
- Ex parte John Cassimus PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS (In re: Jason T. Carrick and Ryan McAllister v. John Cassimus) (Shelby Circuit Court: CV-22-900278). Mar 7, 2025 SC-2024-0318
- Ex parte John Kirchner, M.D., and Southlake Orthopaedics Sports Medicine and Spine Center, P.C. PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS (In re: Joyce Pates v. Community Health Systems, Inc.; Affinity Hospital, LLC, d/b/a Grandview Medical Center; John Kirchner, M.D.; and Southlake Orthopaedics Sports Medicine and Spine Center, P.C.) (Jefferson Circuit Court: CV-23-900513). Mar 7, 2025 SC-2024-0184
- Ex parte M.P. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: W.C.M. v. M.P.) (Baldwin Juvenile Court: JU-19-510.02; Civil Appeals: CL-2023-0615). Mar 7, 2025 SC-2024-0684
- Dalton Drug Co., Inc. and Hartford Pharmacy, LLC v. OptumRx, Inc. (Appeal from Geneva Circuit Court: CV-22-900019 and CV-22-900020). Feb 28, 2025 SC-2024-0375
- Ex parte Nicholas Noelani D. Smith PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Nicholas Noelani D. Smith v. State of Alabama) (Calhoun Circuit Court: CC-11-494.80; Criminal Appeals: CR-2022-0504). Feb 21, 2025 SC-2024-0759
- American Bankers Insurance Co. of Florida v. Francine Pickett (Appeal from Wilcox Circuit Court: CV-23-900034). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0181
- Chad Williams v. Milo's Tea Company, Inc. (Appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court: CV-23-900466). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0313
- Estate of Theresa Henry, Jonathan Henry, Markeisha Dearman, and Joanne Williams v. Phonesworth, LLC, and PNC Bank (Calhoun Circuit Court: CV-22-900316). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0338
- Ex parte Alexander Thammavong PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Alexander Thammavong v. State of Alabama) (Lee Circuit Court: CC-20-631; Criminal Appeals: CR-2022-0692). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0758
- Ex parte Amber Nicole McMullan McCrory PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Amber Nicole McMullan McCrory v. State of Alabama) (Lee Circuit Court: CC-21-530; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0235). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2025-0001
- Ex parte Antuan Deteiro Johnson PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Antuan Deteiro Johnson v. State of Alabama) (Montgomery Circuit Court: CC-19-502.61; Criminal Appeals: CR-2023-0287). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0773
- Ex parte Ashley Michelle Davis PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Ashley Michelle Davis v. State of Alabama) (Jefferson Circuit Court: CC-21-1417; Criminal Appeals: CR-2023-0943). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0724
- Ex parte Austin Shane Bonner PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Austin Shane Bonner v. State of Alabama) (Talladega Circuit Court: CC-16-397.60; Criminal Appeals: CR-2023-0926). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0740
- Ex parte B.J.S. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: B.J.S. v. State of Alabama) (Jackson Circuit Court: CC-18-323.75 and CC-20-1174.75; Criminal Appeals: CR-2023-0732). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0854
- Ex parte David Wayne Adams PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: David Wayne Adams v. State of Alabama) (Jackson Circuit Court: CC-21-1184, CC-21-1190, CC-21-1191, CC-22-612, CC-22-613, CC-22-614, CC-22-615, CC-22-617, CC-22-618, CC-22-619, CC-22-620, CC-22-621, CC-22-622; Criminal Appeal: CR-2024-0122). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0858
- Ex parte J.J.M. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: J.J.M. v. State of Alabama) (DeKalb Circuit Court: CC-22-1170; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0084). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0855
- Ex parte Jeremy Heath Higgins PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Jeremy Heath Higgins v. State of Alabama) (Cullman Circuit Court: CC-23-326; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0354). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2025-0005
- Ex parte John Michael Woodruff PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: John Michael Woodruff v. State of Alabama) (Elmore Circuit Court: CV-23-31; Criminal Appeals: CR-2023-0730). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0840
- Ex parte Mark Anthony Jewell PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Mark Anthony Jewell v. State of Alabama) (Pickens Circuit Court: CC-14-39.61; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0223). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0742
- Ex parte Michael E. Dennison PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Michael E. Dennison v. State of Alabama) (Crenshaw Circuit Court: CC-22-44; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0205). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0824
- Ex parte Mikheal Christopher Gilliam PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Mikheal Christopher Gilliam v. State of Alabama) (Tuscaloosa Circuit Court: CC-19-1841.60; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0244). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0832
- Ex parte Mykail Deshawn Johnson PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Mykail Deshawn Johnson v. State of Alabama) (Escambia Circuit Court: CC-18-489.70; Criminal Appeals: CR-2023-0253). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0797
- Ex parte Oddesius Lacharles Bryant PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Oddesius Lacharles Bryant v. State of Alabama) (Covington Circuit Court: CC-22-257 and CC-23-298; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0055). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0849
- Ex parte Robert Fitzgerald Turner PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Robert Fitzgerald Turner v. State of Alabama) (Lowndes Circuit Court: CC-17-19, CC-17-20, and CC-17-21; Criminal Appeals: CR-2023-0844). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0720
- Ex parte Taylor Rhea Sanders PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Taylor Rhea Sanders v. State of Alabama) (Lee Circuit Court: CC-20-634; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0007). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0853
- Ex parte Terrell Maurice Watts PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Terrell Maurice Watts v. State of Alabama) (Jefferson Circuit Court: CC-22-1881; Criminal Appeals: CR-2023-0820). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0869
- Ex parte William Yazel PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: William Yazel v. John Samaniego, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Shelby County) (Shelby Circuit Court: CV-23-145; Civil Appeals: CL-2024-0260). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0661
- Iqbal I. Singh v. Addiction and Mental Health Services, LLC, d/b/a Bradford Health Services (Appeal from Montgomery Circuit Court: CV-22-308). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0611
- Jeffery Cason v. The Estate of Michael Dean Cason (Appeal from Dale Circuit Court: CV-18-900213). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0306
- John Elkington; Inspiration Landing Development, LLC; Furnace Hill Development, LLC; and 20th Avenue West Holdings, LLC v. Carl Raff and Business Enhancement Associates, LLC (Appeal from Colbert Circuit Court: CV-23-900044). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0238
- Kevin Schlichting v. The Schlichting Family, L.L.C. (Appeal from Baldwin Circuit Court: CV-22-900462). Feb 14, 2025 SC-2024-0609