Court of Appeal Defers to Trial Court’s Credibility Finding in Domestic Abuse Case
Judicial Interpretation of Automobile Accident Testimony Given High Deference on Appeal in Case Out of Westwego
February 11, 2020
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Tulane University Student Lawsuit About Dorm Room Incident Remanded Back to Trial Court
Is An Unmarked Pole in the Middle of a Sidewalk “Open and Obvious?” LSU Student’s Lawsuit Answers that Question
December 16, 2019
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What Happens When DNA Exonerates You From a Crime?
Caddo Parish School Board Held Not Liable for Sexual Assault Involving Students
August 27, 2019
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Louisiana Medical Malpractice Case Examines Federal Antidumping Laws
A recent case arising from occurrences in West Carroll Hospital considers the Louisiana and federal antidumping laws. In addition, it also explains the requirements for a case under medical malpractice. Several hospitals were involved in the case, but only two were actually involved in the suit. A woman who had serious kidney and urinary problems
January 7, 2014
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Liability of Establishment for Attack Outside Examined in Louisiana Case
There is no general duty for a business to protect customers from third party attackers. If someone attacks you outside of a store, for example, the store is usually not responsible for the injuries or damages that occur because of that attack. The Third Circuit Court of Appeal for the State of Louisiana explained this
November 15, 2013
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Louisiana Wrongful Death Summary Judgment Overturned on Appeal
If you have ever been selected to serve as a juror, you know that the jury’s job in a trial is to hear the facts and arguments presented by both parties to a case and to make an informed judgment based on the evidence. In criminal cases, the jury is asked to assess the state
October 9, 2013
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Spoliation of Evidence Key Concern in Personal Injury Cases
After you have been in a terrible accident or lost a loved one, especially when the accident or death was caused by the negligence of someone else, you probably want justice. The outrage, the pain, and the sense of loss are too much to bear, and you want someone to pay for what was done.
September 19, 2013
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Man Representing Himself Fails to File Case Against Sheriff’s Office Properly
The following is a case in which the plaintiff, Nolan J. Benson, Sr., is representing himself. In legalese, he would be referred to as a plaintiff ‘in proper person’, or more commonly, as a pro se plaintiff. Sometimes, plaintiffs cannot obtain attorneys to represent them, either because the plaintiff cannot afford an attorney, chooses not
August 25, 2013
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Shreveport Property Owner Found Liable for Kitchen Ceiling Collapse
Many people in New Orleans rent property. Whether a house, a duplex, or an apartment, these residents typically rely on property owners to make necessary repairs to the premises. Proper maintenance ensures that residents are safe and their well-being will be protected. Unfortunately, all too often property owners fail to remedy dangerous situations, which can
August 12, 2013
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Excessive Force During a Traffic Stop Inspected in Louisiana and Qualified Immunity
After a traffic stop in Shreveport, Louisiana, a man was arrested by two officers. The man had thrown liquid at the car behind him before he was pulled over. During the arrest, the two officers repeatedly grabbed and tasered the man. Eventually, they realized that the man’s elbow had been dislocated and called for medical
August 5, 2013
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