Author: Gerard J. Dragna
Louisiana Supreme Court Speaks – Attorney Discounts are Not Collateral Sources
In a matter of first impression, the Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that the collateral source rule does not apply to attorney-negotiated discounts. As... More
Louisiana Automobile Insurer Cannot Restrict the Definition of “Temporary Substitute Auto” in Its Policy
White’s vehicle was having mechanical problems, so he borrowed his mother’s vehicle and was involved in an accident. His mother’s insurer, State Farm, argued... More
Court Rejects Plaintiff’s Attempts to De-activate Facebook Account During Discovery
Brannon Crowe claimed to be injured on a vessel owned by the defendant. The defendant sent a discovery request seeking to have Crowe download... More
Insulin-Dependent Diabetics May Be Allowed to Drive Commercial Vehicles
With the trucking and transportation industry facing an ever-increasing driver shortage, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking... More