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When Ignoring Student Debt Comes Back to Bite: Xavier University Wins Key Court Battle

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

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September 21, 2024 No Comments

Injured Worker Wins Right to Shoulder Surgery: Court Upholds Decision Against Employer and Insurer

In a victory for injured workers in Louisiana, the Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circuit recently upheld a decision granting Lorae Burnett the right to shoulder surgery following a work-related motor vehicle accident. The case, Burnett v. Full Force Staffing, LLC, & LUBA Casualty Insurance Company, centered on interpreting the state’s Medical Treatment Guidelines

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September 20, 2024 No Comments

Siblings Awarded $200K in Legal Malpractice Case: A Cautionary Tale of Attorney Negligence

In a poignant reminder of the potential consequences of attorney negligence, the Louisiana Court of Appeal recently upheld a substantial $200,000 legal malpractice award to four siblings who tragically lost their brother due to their former attorneys’ alleged mishandling of a wrongful death lawsuit. This case highlights the importance of competent legal representation and the potential

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September 19, 2024 No Comments

Louisiana Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case, Highlighting Importance of Fact-Finding in Proving Negligence

In a significant development for medical malpractice litigation in Louisiana, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal recently reversed a summary judgment, underscoring the importance of thorough fact-finding and the potential need for expert testimony in such cases. The case, Diana Deruise-Pierce v. University Healthcare System, L.C., et al., underscores the necessity of thorough fact-finding and

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September 17, 2024 No Comments

Work-Related Knee Injury Leads to Multiple Compensable Injuries: Louisiana Court’s Ruling

A recent ruling by the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal in Rodney Loar v. LUBA Worker’s Comp Terminix Service Company, Inc. highlights the complex nature of workers’ compensation claims and the challenges in determining which subsequent injuries are compensable. Rodney Loar, a technician for Terminix, injured his right knee and head in a work-related

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September 9, 2024 No Comments

Procedural Hurdle Stalls Hotel Guest Lawsuit Appeal in Louisiana

In a recent case, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, dismissed an appeal involving a lawsuit against the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. The dismissal was not based on the merits of the case but on a procedural technicality: the lack of a final appealable judgment. In 2014, a group of hotel guests filed a lawsuit

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September 8, 2024 No Comments

Unexpected Acceleration or Failure to Yield? Louisiana Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Car Accident Case

In personal injury law, car accidents at intersections are all too common. However, the case of Trapp v. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company brings a unique twist: the claim of a sudden, unexpected vehicle malfunction. This Louisiana Court of Appeal decision underscores the importance of thoroughly investigating all aspects of an accident before assigning

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September 7, 2024 No Comments

Louisiana Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case: The Importance of Expert Testimony

A recent Louisiana Court of Appeal decision has underscored the significance of expert testimony in medical malpractice cases. The case, Mariakis v. North Oaks Health System, involved a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that the hospital failed to provide adequate care, leading to the patient’s death. The trial court initially granted summary judgment in favor of

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September 4, 2024 No Comments

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