Insurance Defense
Louisiana Supreme Court Defines “Good Cause” Required for Defendant to Obtain AME
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently issued a very significant ruling in a personal injury lawsuit regarding what a Defendant is required to show in... More
Cases of Interest from the U.S. Fifth Circuit
Lefebure v. D’Aquilla, 15 F.4th 650, (5th Cir. Oct. 5, 2021) petition for certiorari pending The Fifth Circuit recently stood by a nearly-50-year-old Supreme... More
Football Team Not Liable for Accident Caused by Off-Duty Sheriff Deputy During Police Escort
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 20, 2015. Despite being down nine points at the... More
Recent Changes in the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure
The Louisiana Code of Procedure had a few updates that came in effect in the beginning of 2022 that are of note. Say “good bye”... 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
Third Circuit Overturns Trial Court Ruling on Comparative Fault in Vehicle Accident Case
The Third Circuit Court of Appeal recently overturned a trial court ruling on comparative fault in a two-vehicle accident case by reapportioning defendant’s fault... More
10 MBLB Attorneys Included in New Orleans Magazine 2021 Top Lawyers
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is pleased to announce that 10 of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in New Orleans Magazine Top... More
Life Care Plans Driving Up Cost of Personal Injury Litigation
With increasing frequency, personal injury litigants are utilizing the services of doctors and pseudo medical experts to help define the value of their personal... More
Adopted Children Cannot Bring Wrongful Death or Survival Action for Biological Parents in Louisiana
On rehearing, the Louisiana Supreme Court recently reversed its prior ruling and held that a child given up for adoption does not have a... More
Louisiana Supreme Court Declines to Include Benefits in Hearing Loss Case
In Hartman v. St. Bernard Par. Fire Dept, the Louisiana Supreme Court declined to expand La. R.S. 23:1221(4)(p) to include benefits for hearing loss... More