Mold, Rats, and the Law: When a Tenant’s Nightmare Isn’t the Landlord’s Fault
Court of Appeal Upholds Class Action Against Housing Authority of New Orleans For Mold
August 20, 2024
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Court of Appeal Increases Monetary Damages Award Following Workplace Injury in Monroe Beverage Facility
Injuries that occur while an individual is working can devastate the injured party’s life in several ways. Not only does the injured party likely earn less money due to the injury, but other damages, such as medical expenses and loss of enjoyment of life, may also result. James Thomas was a forklift operator for Marsala
August 20, 2024
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Injured Shreveport Worker’s Claim Saved from Dismissal on Summary Judgment in Case Involving an Allegedly Open and Obvious Hazard
David Cox delivered four pallets of shirk-wrapped material for his employer, Southwestern Motor Transport, in June 2012. The delivery location was the Baker Distributing Company warehouse in Shreveport, Louisiana. Baker’s delivery dock did not have a dock plate. A dock plate is a metal bridge connecting a truck’s back to the loading dock. There is
August 19, 2024
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Construction Worker’s Electrocuted Injury Leads to Dispute Among Defendants Over Liability
Contractor Not Liable for Electrocution Death in St. Tammany Parish
August 19, 2024
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What Type of Expert Testimony Is Needed in a Louisiana Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
Can You Lose Your Medical Malpractice Case If You Don’t Have Enough Evidence?
August 18, 2024
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Driver Not Liable for Passenger’s Injury in Accident Beyond His Control
Sometimes, being a passenger in a car can be a frustrating and disturbing experience. This is especially true when actions beyond the passenger’s control, such as being involved in a collision, put his or her life in danger. When such a situation arises, the injured passenger will, understandably, seek compensation from the responsible party. However,
August 18, 2024
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When one employee attacks a supervisor, can a supervisor proceed with a lawsuit against the employer?
Nurses fighting one another may sound like a scene from daytime television, but unfortunately, this also occurs in real time. When one employee attacks a supervisor, can a supervisor proceed with a lawsuit against the employer? A nursing home in Laplace, Louisiana, recently tried to be dismissed from a personal injury lawsuit regarding two of
August 17, 2024
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Can a Criminal Investigation Lead to a Defamation Lawsuit Dismissal?
Court Dismisses Priest’s Defamation Suit Because of its Likelihood of Failure Written by Berniard Law Firm
August 17, 2024
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New Orleans Police Officer’s Termination from Traffic Accident Confrontation Upheld
To ensure public trust in law enforcement, local government officials have the power to regulate police officers’ conduct both on and off duty. There are certain lines that police officers should not cross, even in their private lives. The following case shows how the New Orleans Police Department (“NOPD”) can terminate the employment of a
August 16, 2024
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Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System Loses Battle Over Disability Insurance With East Baton Rouge Women
On-the-job injuries can sometimes result in employment termination when the injury prohibits you from completing your work. When this happens, state-funded disability retirement benefits can keep former employees financially afloat; however, eligibility for such benefits depends on how long you have worked for the employer and when you file your claim. Bessie Hall worked for
August 15, 2024
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