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  Though that opinion was unpublished, it seemed to be out...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