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Compromise bill on 'legacy reform' passes Senate Natural Resources Committee
Don Briggs, President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association BATON ROUGE – A compromise legacy lawsuit reform bill is headed to the Senate floor only a day after an agreement was reached between landowners and oil producers.
Compromise announced on 'legacy lawsuit' reform
Landry BATON ROUGE – After weeks of contentious debate, a compromise has been announced on legacy lawsuit reform.
New 'legacy lawsuit' reform bill to heard in Senate committee today
BATON ROUGE – A new bill concerning legacy lawsuit reform is set to be heard in a Senate committee later today.
Energy industry proponents push new bill in legacy lawsuit struggle
Briggs BATON ROUGE – Energy industry proponents are preparing to introduce a new bill in committee on Wednesday that would reform the way legacy lawsuits are handled.
Controversial presentation on creating 'legacy lawsuits' uncovered
Griffin in a screen shot of his Legacy Lawsuit video BATON ROUGE – A video has recently surfaced that shows a consultant advising a group of trial lawyers to find the defendants with deep pockets when pursuing a "legacy lawsuit."
Plumbing company sued by customer claiming they charged her for incomplete repairs
GRETNA – A Kenner woman is suing a Metairie-based plumbing company for not completing work for which she paid them.
Man sues hospital after bumping head while reclining in chair at ER
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local hospital for injuries he claims occurred on their premises.
Woman sues home raisers after falling on her own steps
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a company who raised her home after she fell on the steps following the job.
Homeowners sue flooring company claiming defective flooring job
DONALDSONVILLE – An Acension Parish couple have filed suit against a Metairie-based flooring company they contracted for their new home.
Widow sues over husband's strip club death
Zachary Pusch DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish woman is suing a strip club for the beating death of her husband.
Legacy lawsuit compromise agreement may be in the works
BATON ROUGE – Tension surrounding the legacy lawsuit reform debate has eased as both sides of the argument appear to be negotiating.
Vitter says Jindal's inaction is interfering in 'legacy lawsuit' reform process
Vitter BATON ROUGE – U.S. Senator David Vitter said he has a "big problem" with Governor Bobby Jindal's inaction on "legacy lawsuit" reform.
HB618 still not assigned to committee; compromise may be in progress
Briggs BATON ROUGE – A bill supported by the oil and gas industry that would change the way legacy lawsuits are handled is being "held hostage," according to one of its staunchest supporters.
McDonald's sued in slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local fast food eatery for injuries she claims to have received on their premises.
Construction company sues real estate developer over allegedly unpaid work
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans construction company is suing a developer for unpaid work.
Insurers accused of fraud by life insurance trust
Sloss NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based life insurance trust is suing an international finance corporation.
Committee assignment crucial for Abramson's HB618
Abramson BATON ROUGE – Rep. Neil Abramson's bill that would reform legacy lawsuits should be introduced into a Senate committee soon.
New Orleans man fights property code violations
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing city agencies for violations that may result in his home being demolished.
Martial arts instructor sued for injuries student claims occurred in class
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing her former martial arts instructor for injuries she claims occurred in class.
Woman sues Walgreens over trip and fall incident
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a pharmacy for injuries she claims occurred on their premises.