Street Collapse and the Question of Notice: Court Reopens Case Against City and Contractor
Slip-and-fall Lawsuit Dismissed for Lack of Actual or Constructive Notice
September 22, 2024
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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
September 21, 2024
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Manual Labor Trumps Independent Contractor Status: Court Secures Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Deceased Worker’s Family
Can Independent Contractors Performing Manual Labor Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Louisiana?
September 21, 2024
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No Financing, No Closing, No Problem: Court Upholds Stipulated Damages in Failed Real Estate Deal
Unilateral Signature On Contract To Buy Real Estate Invalid
September 20, 2024
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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
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Seaman or Not? Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Deepwater Horizon Cleanup Worker Injury Case
Louisiana Court Affirms Liability of Great Lakes Dredge and Dock in Jones Act Case
September 19, 2024
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No Bond, No Appeal: Louisiana Court Dismisses Workers’ Comp Appeal for Procedural Misstep
In a decisive move highlighting the importance of procedural adherence in workers’ compensation cases, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, dismissed an appeal because the appellants failed to post a required appeal bond. This decision underscores the importance of adhering to procedural requirements in workers’ compensation appeals. Case Background: Angela Jackson sustained an ankle
September 18, 2024
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New Orleans Appeals Court Dismisses Appeal Due to Lack of Final Judgment, Underscoring Importance of Decretal Language
Final Judgment Lacking Decretal Language: What Happens to Your Case?
September 18, 2024
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Wrongful Service, Case Dismissed: Louisiana Court Stresses Proper Procedure in Medical Malpractice Suit
The Importance of Accurate Service of Process Information in Lawsuits and Trial Court Errs by Granting an Exception of Prescription to Insurance Company
September 17, 2024
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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
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