
Court of Appeal Allows Tenant to Continue Pursuit of Lawsuit Against Landlords in a Personal Injury Dispute
Bossier City House Fire Tragedy Prompts Court’s Review of Landlord’s Duty to Tenants

Bossier City House Fire Tragedy Prompts Court’s Review of Landlord’s Duty to Tenants

Slip and Fall Liability and Comparative Fault in Louisiana Grocery Store Case

When a shopper in Lake Charles or New Orleans slips on a spilled item in a grocery store, the first question is usually: “Did the store know it was there?” However, as a significant ruling from the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal shows, the second question is equally important: “Did the shopper know it

Insurance Company Evades Liablity in New Orleans Slip-And-Fall Lawsuit

Our court system includes rules that aim to promote court efficiency.  Some of the rules may sound intimidating, but having a good attorney, one who is able to build a strong strategy and with strong knowledge of the rules, makes the necessary difference.  One such rule is called res judicata – Latin for “a matter

Black Friday Shopper Who Slipped on Fallen Sign Has Case Dismissed on Appeal

West Monroe Woman’s Slip and Fall Lawsuit Revived by Appeals Court on Constructive Knowledge Grounds
 Contractor Not Liable for Electrocution Death in St. Tammany Parish
Decision of Livingston Parish Jury Reinstated in Multiple Car and Tractor Crash Lawsuit

A routine evening trip to a Super 1 Foods in West Monroe ended in a T1-2 herniated disc and a multi-year legal battle. The case of Guerrero v. Brookshire Grocery Co. is a landmark example of how the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal protects shoppers from hidden hazards that merchants claim are “obvious.” For
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