Sewage Spill Showdown: Cedar Lodge’s Fight for Justice Against Fairway View Apartments

A picturesque pond, once teeming with life, transformed into a murky, foul-smelling mess. The culprit? Alleged sewage contamination from a neighboring apartment complex. This is the story of Cedar Lodge Plantation’s battle against Fairway View Apartments in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a legal fight that highlights the complexities of environmental disputes and property damage claims. The

September 25, 2024 No Comments

Underwater Collision Sparks Legal Battle: Shell Offshore vs. Tesla and International

In the depths of the Gulf of Mexico, a seemingly minor incident set off a chain of legal events that reverberated through the maritime industry. An underwater sonar device, or towfish, collided with the mooring line of a Shell Offshore drilling rig, causing significant damage. The resulting legal battle involved Shell, the company operating the

September 24, 2024 No Comments

Safety Recall Doesn’t Negate Redhibition: Louisiana Court Rules in Favor of Car Buyer

In a victory for consumer rights, the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal recently overturned a trial court’s decision to dismiss a redhibition claim against Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA). The case, Philip A. Franco v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, involved a defective airbag and highlights the interplay between safety recalls and Louisiana’s redhibition laws. Case Background Philip

September 23, 2024 No Comments

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

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

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

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

September 17, 2024 No Comments

Louisiana Court Grapples with Complexities of Adoption in Wrongful Death Case

A recent ruling by the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, has shed light on the complex interplay between adoption and the right to file wrongful death and survival actions. The consolidated cases, stemming from a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of Richard Stewart, Jr., and his two minor children, raised questions about

September 16, 2024 No Comments

Louisiana Court Raises the Bar on General Damages in Unprovoked Attack Case

In a recent decision, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, affirmed and amended a default judgment in favor of Matthew Hillman, who was injured in an unprovoked attack by Corey Seneca. The court upheld the special damages award but found the general damages award to be abusively low, increasing it from $2,500 to $10,000.

September 15, 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

September 9, 2024 No Comments

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Sewage Spill Showdown: Cedar Lodge’s Fight for Justice Against Fairway View Apartments

Underwater Collision Sparks Legal Battle: Shell Offshore vs. Tesla and International

Safety Recall Doesn’t Negate Redhibition: Louisiana Court Rules in Favor of Car Buyer

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

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

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

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

Louisiana Court Grapples with Complexities of Adoption in Wrongful Death Case

Louisiana Court Raises the Bar on General Damages in Unprovoked Attack Case

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

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