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Prince Glover Hayes Helps Secure First-in-the-Nation Alabama TikTok Settlement
Prince Glover Hayes attorney Josh Hayes received public recognition from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall for his work helping secure a first-in-the-nation settlement with TikTok. Under the agreement, Alabama will receive at least $100 million, with the potential to recover up to $300 million if certain conditions are met. The settlement also requires significant new safeguards for young TikTok users, including screen-time limits, nighttime access restrictions, stronger parental controls, and additional age-assurance measures. The case was scheduled for trial on September 28, 2026, which would have made Alabama the first state to bring these claims against TikTok before a jury.
Read more about the historic settlement and Prince Glover Hayes’ role in the case.
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Garrett Walker Family Reaches Settlement With Tuscaloosa Bar Following Tragic 2021 Death
The family of Garrett Walker has reached a settlement with Gray Lady Bar following Garrett’s 2021 death. The agreement includes safety reforms designed to help protect others and promote more responsible alcohol service in Tuscaloosa.
Prince Glover Hayes Partner Josh Hayes Reflects on Record-Breaking United Way Campaign
Prince Glover Hayes partner Josh Hayes, who served as the 2025 United Way of West Alabama Campaign Chair, recently sat down for an interview with United Way following the conclusion of the organization’s most successful fundraising campaign to date. As 2025 Campaign Chair, Prince Glover Hayes partner Josh Hayes helped lead United Way of West Alabama to a record-breaking $4.9 million campaign, surpassing the largest goal in the organization’s history! Hear Josh reflect on the campaign’s success in his interview with Tuscaloosa City Council President Kip Tyler about the United Way.
In the interview, Hayes discusses the people and efforts that helped make the record-breaking outcome possible.
Watch the full interview video.
Prince Glover Hayes Partner Josh Hayes Encourages Community to “Live United” in New United Way Video.
Prince Glover Hayes partner and 2025 United Way of West Alabama Campaign Chair Josh Hayes appears in a new video encouraging the community to come together in support of local families, children, and individuals in need. In the video, United Way highlights how one in four West Alabamians rely on its partner agencies to meet basic needs — from food and shelter to safety and education. Hayes closes the message by reminding viewers that while the need is great, “our communities are greater,” and inviting everyone to give and live united.
Prince Glover Hayes Partner Josh Hayes Leads Record-Breaking United Way Campaign
Prince Glover Hayes partner and community leader Josh Hayes is chairing the 2025 United Way of West Alabama Campaign, which launched with a record-breaking goal of $4.8 million. This represents the largest fundraising target in the organization’s history, reflecting rising needs across the region.
During the campaign kickoff at the Bryant Conference Center, Hayes praised West Alabama’s tradition of generosity and called on residents to “dig a little deeper” to help one in four West Alabamians who rely on United Way’s network of partner agencies. The campaign will mobilize over 1,000 volunteers to raise and distribute funds that support more than 30 nonprofit organizations across nine counties.
Read full coverage in the Tuscaloosa News.
Settlement Reached in Northport Chemical Spill Lawsuit
Prince Glover Hayes, alongside the longtime colleagues and trial partners the Pearson Law Firm, recently reached a confidential settlement in an environmental lawsuit involving a Northport trucking company accused of illegally spilling hazardous chemicals near residential neighborhoods and a local school.
The case, filed in Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court, spanned nearly five years of litigation. Officials first investigated the spill in 2021, prompting emergency response efforts after oil sheens were discovered in standing water and along a tributary that feeds into Lake Tuscaloosa. Cleanup involved the removal of contaminated soil and drew widespread community concern at the time.
Prince Glover Hayes Supports Former Alabama Player in Defamation Suit Against The New York Times
Prince Glover Hayes is proud to support former University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears in his ongoing defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. The firm played a key role in the filing of the lawsuit, which challenges a 2023 article falsely implicating Spears in the aftermath of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa. Attorney Matt Glover of Prince Glover Hayes also submitted briefs contesting the application of Alabama’s shield law to digital-only publications, a pivotal issue in the case. The suit has advanced through federal court and continues to draw national attention as it tests the boundaries of media responsibility and source protection. Read more about this case AL.com and Tuscaloosa News.
Prince Glover Hayes Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Fatal Crash of Retired State Trooper
Prince Glover Hayes, a Tuscaloosa-based law firm, is representing the family of retired Alabama State Trooper Daryl Wayne Brown Sr., who was killed in a fiery I-59 crash allegedly caused by a drunk driver speeding over 100 mph. Prince Glover Hayes has since filed a wrongful death lawsuit on the family's behalf. Read more about this tragic case and the ongoing litigation in AL.com, Patch, ABC 33/40, and The Globe and Mail and watch the press conference announcing the suit.
Prince Glover Hayes Files Lawsuit After Deadly Truck Crash in Thomasville, AL
Prince Glover Hayes represents a survivor in a wrongful death and injury lawsuit stemming from a truck crash in Thomasville that killed two and injured four. The truck driver is charged with manslaughter, and the lawsuit targets a Chicago trucking company. Read more about the crash and the case:
Federal Court Certifies Class Action in Pornhub Abuse Lawsuit Led by Prince Glover Hayes
Prince Glover Hayes represents Jane Doe, a survivor of child sexual abuse, in a groundbreaking class action lawsuit against Pornhub’s parent company, MindGeek (also known as Aylo). The suit alleges that explicit videos of Jane Doe as a minor were uploaded and distributed on Pornhub without proper verification of age or consent. A federal judge recently certified the class, enabling other survivors to pursue similar claims. The case has garnered national media attention, including from outlets like AL.com, The New York Times, and CatholicVote.
Prince Glover Hayes Supports Local Governments in Opioid Epidemic Litigation
Prince Glover Hayes, with attorney Joshua Hayes at the forefront, is playing a key role in assisting Alabama counties pursue litigation against major opioid manufacturers and distributors. The firm is actively supporting local governments considering joining national and state-level lawsuits that seek accountability for the widespread damage caused by the opioid epidemic. Their advocacy has been publicly recognized in local media, including a televised segment from WVUA 23 titled “Local Law Firm Helping to Fight Opioid Epidemic,” which highlights the firm’s leadership in community outreach. Read more coverage of the case in the Tuscaloosa News.
Prince Glover Hayes Pursues Justice in Garrett Walker Wrongful Death Case
Prince Glover Hayes is representing the family of Garrett Walker, a University of Alabama student who drowned in 2021. The firm has filed wrongful death lawsuits against the Delta Chi fraternity and the Gray Lady bar, citing hazing and negligence. Josh Hayes publicly addressed the case in a press conference shortly after Walker’s death. Learn more about the case from coverage by AL.com, WVUA 23, and WBRC, all of which have covered the story extensively.
Lawsuit Filed: Prince Glover Hayes Takes Legal Action in Garrett Walker Wrongful Death Case
Following the lawsuit filing, Prince Glover Hayes received widespread media attention for representing the Walker family in their wrongful death claims. The suit targets a Tuscaloosa bar and fraternity for negligence in Garrett Walker’s drowning. Read more from outlets like CBS 42, AL.com, and WVUA 23, which have followed the case closely.
Prince Glover Hayes Joins State of Alabama in Lawsuit Against TikTok to Protect Children
Prince Glover Hayes is proud to stand with the State of Alabama in its lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Prince Glover Hayes, and other legal partners filed the suit accusing the tech giant of engaging in deceptive practices and of designing an algorithm intended to addict young users while exposing them to harmful, age-inappropriate content. Read more coverage of the case here: