Insurance Defense
Amending a Judgment Requires More Substance, Not New Arguments
Author: Patrick J. Babin Plaintiff was injured while working as an oil cleanup worker on a beach in the aftermath of the BP... More
Court Enforces a “No Reemployment” Provision in a Longshore Settlement
California’s Second Appellate District issued an interesting unpublished case. In Homeport Insurance Services, Inc. v. Lundy, the court addressed whether a “no reemployment” provision... More
Bar Not Responsible For Patron’s Death
A mother brought a wrongful death and survival action against a bar that sold alcohol to her minor son, alleging that the son’s fatal... More
Removal to Federal Court Upheld
Plaintiff, a Louisiana resident, filed suit in state court seeking damages for bodily injuries suffered as a result of an automobile accident. The defendant... More
No Harm, No Foul For Naming Incorrect Defendant in Lawsuit
Author: Tyler A. Moore Plaintiff was a guest at the Clarion Hotel in Alexandria when she allegedly tripped over an uneven surface while walking... More
Unless Confirmed by Court, Arbitration Award Cannot Preclude Future Litigation
Author: Wilton E. Bland, IV Louisiana’s First Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed the application of res judicata in the context of an unconfirmed... More
Slip-And-Fall Plaintiff Successful In Negligence Suit Against Restaurant
Author: Trevor M. Cutaiar 68-year-old Cora Ann Ball (“plaintiff”) injured her right shoulder, neck and low back in a slip-and-fall accident at a local cafateria. ... More
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Litigation
When the attorney for a person allegedly injured in an accident filed his lawsuit, he would almost without exception, include claims for anxiety, stress... More
Sidle Your City’s Sidewalks
Author: Patrick J. Babin The Supreme Court of Louisiana heard a personal injury matter to determine whether the Village of Moreauville kept its sidewalk... More
Presumption in Favor of Treating Physician Does Not Afford Unlimited Credibility
Author: Trevor M. Cutaiar In many personal injury cases, the amount of damages that are awarded to an injured plaintiff can depend largely on... More