Second Summary Judgment Motion Affirmed in Slip and Fall Case
Slip and Fall Lawsuits Require Proof in Louisiana, Not Mere Speculation
May 5, 2019
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Defeating the “Independent Contractor Shield” in Louisiana Trucking Accidents
In high-stakes trucking litigation, logistics giants often hide behind a “Shield” of independent contractor agreements. The case of Dragna v. KLLM Transport Services serves as a stark warning for victims: simply showing that a company hired a dangerous driver is not always enough to secure a judgment. To win, your legal team must overcome three
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Louisiana Court of Appeal Evaluates Who is at Fault when a Horse and Car Collide
Court of Appeal Discusses Louisiana’s Presumption of Negligence in Automobile Accident Case
May 1, 2019
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Louisiana Appeals Court affirms no damages should be allocated to minors Because of Lack of Proof
Louisiana Court Holds that Terrebonne Parish Man’s Damage Award is Reasonable
April 30, 2019
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Monroe Tire Store Found Not Liable for Auto Accident Caused by Defective Tire
Injured Gym Member’s Claim Denied on Grounds That Member Was a “Sophisticated User”
April 29, 2019
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Partial Judgment Leads to Dismissal of Appeal in St. James Parish Car Accident Case
Not Over Till the Judge Says It’s Over: Appeal of One Claim Barred in Multi-Claim Case Out of Metairie
April 28, 2019
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Baton Rouge Doctor Accused of Medical Malpractice Wins Dismissal Due to Plaintiff’s Delay
Court of Appeal Affirms Damages Award in Lost Chance of Survival Case Out of Ouachita Parish
April 27, 2019
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Court Denies Recovery for Decedent’s Family in Grand Isle Apartment Fire
Bastrop Fire Death Leads to Lawsuit; Standing in Wrongful Death Cases: Who May Initiate a Lawsuit?
April 26, 2019
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Hammond Convenience Store Ordered to Pay for Customer’s Medical Treatment After Tripping Incident
Under Louisiana law, store owners can be held liable for damages if a customer is injured by an unsafe condition while visiting the premises. In November, 2011, Henry Moore, Jr. visited the Murphy Oil gas station and convenience store in Hammond, Louisiana. After making his purchases at the store’s counter, Moore started back toward his
April 25, 2019
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Lafayette Police Shooting Shows the Limits of Officer’s Qualified Immunity
Qualified Immunity Defense Protects Police Officer Facing Excessive Force Lawsuit
April 24, 2019
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Second Summary Judgment Motion Affirmed in Slip and Fall Case
May 5, 2019
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Slip and Fall Lawsuits Require Proof in Louisiana, Not Mere Speculation
Defeating the “Independent Contractor Shield” in Louisiana Trucking Accidents
May 3, 2019
No Comments
In high-stakes trucking litigation, logistics giants often hide behind a “Shield” of independent contractor agreements. The case of Dragna v. KLLM Transport Services serves as a stark warning for victims: simply showing that a company hired a dangerous driver is not always enough to secure a judgment. To win, your legal team must overcome three
Louisiana Court of Appeal Evaluates Who is at Fault when a Horse and Car Collide
May 1, 2019
No Comments
Court of Appeal Discusses Louisiana’s Presumption of Negligence in Automobile Accident Case
Louisiana Appeals Court affirms no damages should be allocated to minors Because of Lack of Proof
April 30, 2019
No Comments
Louisiana Court Holds that Terrebonne Parish Man’s Damage Award is Reasonable
Monroe Tire Store Found Not Liable for Auto Accident Caused by Defective Tire
April 29, 2019
No Comments
Injured Gym Member’s Claim Denied on Grounds That Member Was a “Sophisticated User”
Partial Judgment Leads to Dismissal of Appeal in St. James Parish Car Accident Case
April 28, 2019
No Comments
Not Over Till the Judge Says It’s Over: Appeal of One Claim Barred in Multi-Claim Case Out of Metairie
Baton Rouge Doctor Accused of Medical Malpractice Wins Dismissal Due to Plaintiff’s Delay
April 27, 2019
No Comments
Court of Appeal Affirms Damages Award in Lost Chance of Survival Case Out of Ouachita Parish
Court Denies Recovery for Decedent’s Family in Grand Isle Apartment Fire
April 26, 2019
No Comments
Bastrop Fire Death Leads to Lawsuit; Standing in Wrongful Death Cases: Who May Initiate a Lawsuit?
Hammond Convenience Store Ordered to Pay for Customer’s Medical Treatment After Tripping Incident
April 25, 2019
No Comments
Under Louisiana law, store owners can be held liable for damages if a customer is injured by an unsafe condition while visiting the premises. In November, 2011, Henry Moore, Jr. visited the Murphy Oil gas station and convenience store in Hammond, Louisiana. After making his purchases at the store’s counter, Moore started back toward his
Lafayette Police Shooting Shows the Limits of Officer’s Qualified Immunity
April 24, 2019
No Comments
Qualified Immunity Defense Protects Police Officer Facing Excessive Force Lawsuit