A Louisiana appeals court upheld a $5 million jury verdict against a trucking company and its driver, rejecting arguments that jury instructions and trial statements unfairly swayed the jury.
A Louisiana appeals court ruled that an obituary based on a single Facebook message wasn’t enough to prove parentage, but also found the siblings’ wrongful death case shouldn’t have been dismissed without a chance to amend it.
A pit bull attacked a man walking in Monroe. The dog owner was held strictly liable, but the claim against the landlord failed because there was no proof the landlord knew the dog was dangerous.
A building owner sought an insurer reserve records in a fire coverage fight. On supervisory writ, the Fourth Circuit ruled the trial judge must take a closer look before ordering production.
A rider hurt at a Louisiana stable had her case dismissed before trial. The appellate court reinstated it, finding unresolved fact questions about the stable conduct.
A worker crushed his finger on the job and sought temporary total disability benefits. The Fourth Circuit affirmed dismissal because he did not prove he was unable to engage in any employment.
A Caddo Parish crash raised whether new restrictions on suing an insurer directly applied. The Second Circuit held the limits govern cases filed on or after August 1, 2024.
A serious collision can create losses far beyond the cost of repairing a vehicle. Medical treatment, time away from work, physical pain, and changes to
After a collision, medical care, vehicle repairs, missed work, and insurance calls can disrupt daily life. As these pressures build, many injured people ask: How
After a collision, each driver may give a different account of what happened. One may say the other was speeding, while the other claims a
What Happened A Louisiana appeals court affirmed a $685,712.68 judgment against Baton Rouge General Medical Center (BRGMC) after Thomas Laporte, then 79, suffered a hip
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A Louisiana appeals court upheld a $5 million jury verdict against a trucking company and its driver, rejecting arguments that jury instructions and trial statements unfairly swayed the jury.
A Louisiana appeals court ruled that an obituary based on a single Facebook message wasn’t enough to prove parentage, but also found the siblings’ wrongful death case shouldn’t have been dismissed without a chance to amend it.
A pit bull attacked a man walking in Monroe. The dog owner was held strictly liable, but the claim against the landlord failed because there was no proof the landlord knew the dog was dangerous.
A building owner sought an insurer reserve records in a fire coverage fight. On supervisory writ, the Fourth Circuit ruled the trial judge must take a closer look before ordering production.
