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 No Comments

New Orleans Appeals Court Dismisses Appeal Due to Lack of Final Judgment, Underscoring Importance of Decretal Language

In a stark reminder of the importance of procedural precision in the legal world, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, recently dismissed an appeal due to a lack of a final, appealable judgment. The case highlights the critical importance of precise decretal language in judgments, even in seemingly straightforward summary judgment grants. Cassandra Smith

September 18, 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

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 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

No Duty, No Liability: Court Clears Stanley Access Technologies in Revolving Door Accident Case

Door Closing Mechanism Causes Trip and Fall, Who is Liable? and When a Slip and Fall Isn’t Just an Accident: Understanding Merchant Liability

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

Louisiana Court of Appeal Rules in Favor of Golden Nugget in Slip and Fall Case

In a recent decision by the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LLC, emerged victorious in a slip and fall case brought forth by Carolyn A. Watts. The case revolved around Ms. Watts’ alleged injuries sustained from a fall on the casino’s premises. For a comprehensive breakdown of the statutes governing

September 14, 2024 No Comments

Louisiana Court Adjusts Damages in Car Accident Case, Emphasizes Need for General Damages

A recent ruling by the Louisiana Court of Appeal has highlighted the importance of awarding general damages in personal injury cases, even when the primary focus is on medical expenses. The case involved a car accident where the jury awarded the plaintiff past medical expenses but failed to award any general damages for pain and

September 13, 2024 No Comments

Louisiana Court Upholds Prescription in Wrongful Death Suit, Highlights Joint Tortfeasor Rule

A recent ruling by the Louisiana Court of Appeal has shed light on the complexities of prescription (the state’s equivalent of a statute of limitations) and the concept of joint tortfeasors in wrongful death cases. The case, Crocker v. Baton Rouge General Medical Center, involved a tragic incident where a mentally impaired man, Jerry Sheppard,

September 12, 2024 No Comments

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No Bond, No Appeal: Louisiana Court Dismisses Workers’ Comp Appeal for Procedural Misstep

New Orleans Appeals Court Dismisses Appeal Due to Lack of Final Judgment, Underscoring Importance of Decretal Language

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

Wrongful Service, Case Dismissed: Louisiana Court Stresses Proper Procedure in Medical Malpractice Suit

Louisiana Court Grapples with Complexities of Adoption in Wrongful Death Case

No Duty, No Liability: Court Clears Stanley Access Technologies in Revolving Door Accident Case

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

Louisiana Court of Appeal Rules in Favor of Golden Nugget in Slip and Fall Case

Louisiana Court Adjusts Damages in Car Accident Case, Emphasizes Need for General Damages

Louisiana Court Upholds Prescription in Wrongful Death Suit, Highlights Joint Tortfeasor Rule

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