Insurance Defense
Failure to Offer Evidence Results in Dismissal of Lawsuit
Plaintiff filed suit against a casino, alleging that she was injured in a slip and fall accident on a walkway in the casino’s parking... More
Dealership Not Liable for Alleged Defective Airbag
Plaintiff purchased a 1995 Toyota Corolla from a used car dealership that had previously purchased the vehicle from a Toyota dealership after a trade-in.... More
Fall Into Hole Denied by Recreational Use Statute
Author: Patrick J. Babin Plaintiff was injured while attending a cross country meet on defendant’s (a paper mill) land when she fell into... More
Loss of Consortium and Rental Car Expenses Allowed on Appeal
After a motor vehicle accident, plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against defendant, the defendant’s employer and the defendant’s insurer. The trial court awarded plaintiffs $20,000.00... More
Court Rules That Defense IME Is Warranted
Personal injury defendants sought to compel an independent medical examination (“IME”) of the plaintiff under Rule 35 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.... More
Indemnity Agreement Does Not Extend to Third Party Insurance Company
A drilling company contracted with an oilfield service contractor in an offshore construction project. During the course of the project, an employee of a... More
Federal Court Upholds Removal of Jones Act Lawsuit and Cross Claim
Alan G. Brackett and Wilton E. Bland, IV successfully opposed Plaintiff’s motion to remand and sever two claims from federal court to state court.... More
Do Car Dealerships Have to Ensure a Potential Buyer Has Auto Insurance?
Author: Patrick J. Babin In this matter an injured driver and passenger filed a negligence suit against a driver who caused an accident... More
Mental Anguish Damages Denied in Redhibition Case
Author: Robert N. Popich Plaintiff purchased a recreational fishing boat and subsequently discovered stress cracks in the hull. The boat was shipped to... More
Removal to Federal Court: Damages Exceed $75,000
Plaintiff filed suit in Louisiana state court seeking damages for injuries allegedly sustained when she slipped and fell while entering a Home Depot. Home... More