Author: J. Edward McAuliffe, III
Recent Louisiana Rulings on Motions for Summary Judgment: Mover and Opposer Beware
Anyone litigating in Louisiana State Courts knows that Summary Judgment practice in recent years has been full of unseen pitfalls. A couple of recent... More
Update on New Orleans Tractor-Trailer Accident Staging Ring
We continue to keep tabs on federal prosecutors’ progress in unravelling the series of accident staging rings in South Louisiana. Recently, the U.S. Attorney’s... More
COVID, CAJUNs, AND RAW OYSTERS: Part Deux—Et Fin
In November, we reported that the Louisiana Supreme Court had granted writ of certiorari[1] to review the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal’s ruling... More
MCS-90 Endorsement Versus Insurance Liability Coverage
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently ruled that an MCS-90 Endorsement to a commercial trucking insurance policy was limited... More
Louisiana Supreme Court Rules UM Waiver Invalid Without Insurer’s Name on Selection Form
In a ruling of December 9, 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court, in Berkley Assurance Company v. Melissa Willis as Parent/Guardian of Macy Lee Willis... More
COVID, Cajuns and Raw Oysters: A Tale of Business Interruption Insurance
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, there has been a brewing and boiling conflict between business owners and their insurers. Did... More
IME Parameters Revisited: A New Restriction Framework for Louisiana Additional Medical Examinations
In April, 2021, we reported on a case involving restrictions on Independent Medical Examinations. Though that opinion was unpublished, it seemed to be out... More
Louisiana’s Rear-Ending Motorist Presumption in a Disputed Fact Scenario
Under Louisiana law, a motorist who rear-ends another vehicle is presumed to be at fault based on interpretations of La. R.S. 32:81(A). This presumption... More
Recent Louisiana Ruling on Collateral Source Rule
Last year, we reported to you on two federal district judge’s rulings regarding the interplay of the collateral source rule and medical financing in... More
MBLB Attorneys Win Appeal, Overturning Partial Summary Judgment for Plaintiff
MBLB attorneys C. Michael Parks and J. Edward McAuliffe, III, recently won an appeal overturning the district judge’s granting of Plaintiff’s partial summary judgment... More