Attorney Jeff Berniard, founder of the Berniard Law Firm, was recently featured on WGNO News for his leadership in filing a class action lawsuit on behalf of families affected by the Smitty’s Supply explosion and fire in Tangipahoa Parish. Watch the full news story here. Berniard was asked to provide his perspective on the lawsuit
Can You Sue an Out-of-State Employer in Louisiana? Personal Jurisdiction Limits
In a recent ruling highlighting the importance of responding to legal actions, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, sided with Xavier University of Louisiana in a case involving unpaid student debt. The court reversed a lower court’s decision, granting Xavier University a preliminary default judgment against a former student, Elemuel Coleman. Xavier University filed
Louisiana Court Refuses to Assert Jurisdiction Over Conditional Judgment in Legal Malpractice Lawsuit and Understanding Legal Malpractice Claims: Establishing Negligence and Loss
Whistleblower or Rule-Breaker? Louisiana Court Upholds Termination of Police Officer for Unauthorized Background Checks
Be Careful Whistleblowers: Louisiana Court Upholds dismissal of Qui Tam Action
Which Court Has Jurisdiction in a Workers’ Compensation Case Involving Multiple States? and How To Determine Personal and Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Car Accident Lawsuit
Dispute Over Donation of West Monroe Property Emphasizes the Importance of Proper Service and Citation and Louisiana Court Holds Mortgage Without Legal Description Of Property Invalid
Leotis Johnson, an employee of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (S&WB), was assigned a company vehicle equipped with a GPS. S&WB policy prohibited personal use of company vehicles without supervisor authorization. Johnson was accused of using the vehicle for personal errands during work hours and lying about his whereabouts when questioned. The
What Happens When Your Insurance Agent Doesn’t Procure the Coverage You Asked For? and What Your Insurance Agent Owes YOU
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.