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Civil code reform bill changed substantially in House committee

April 29, 2013 12:21 PM
By Kyle Barnett
Rep. Neil Abramson (D–New Orleans) Rep. Neil Abramson (D–New Orleans)

BATON ROUGE – A reform package that included multiple changes to the state’s code of civil procedure was stripped of most of its provisions before passing the Louisiana House Civil Law & Procedure Committee. In its original form, HB 589, … Read More »

Asbestos, Baton Rouge, Issues, News, State Legislature

Wife sues over husband’s asbestos-related death

April 19, 2013 2:49 PM
By Michelle Keahey
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NEW ORLEANS – Claiming her husband died from asbestos exposure, Carol Phillips and the Estate of Robert Lee Phillips filed suit against ABB Combustion Engineering Inc., Centerpoint Energy Inc., Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., Nebraska Public Power District, and City of … Read More »

Asbestos, Federal Court, News

Asbestos claims brought against Eagle Inc. and Georgia-Pacific

April 5, 2013 12:16 AM
By Tia Benton
Susannah Chester-Schindler Susannah Chester-Schindler

NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing several corporations claiming each contributed to her contraction of mesothelioma. Sharon Laurent filed a lawsuit against CRS Limited, Eagle Inc., Georgia-Pacific LLC and Taylor Seidenbach in the Orleans Parish Central … Read More »

Asbestos, Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish

Avondale Industries sues subcontractor Hopeman Brothers over asbestos suit

February 7, 2013 9:36 PM
By Tia Benton
Brian C. Bossier Brian C. Bossier

NEW ORLEANS – A local shipbuilder is suing a company that makes furniture for ships alleging breach of contract. Avondale Industries, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Hopeman Brothers, Inc. in the Orleans Parish Central District Court on Dec 4. The … Read More »

Asbestos, Breach of Contract, Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish