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Carrere Holdings has won a partial summary judgment against Charlotte Anne Williamson over a disputed servitude agreement between two adjacent properties in New Orleans dating back to March 2000.
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A Louisiana appellate court has reversed an earlier decision granting a new trial in a mesothelioma case against Colgate-Palmolive Company over allegations its talcum powder contained asbestos leading to cancer diagnosis.
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A recent court filing reveals an ongoing legal battle involving an automobile accident at the Port of New Orleans between Daneric Anderson and employees of Ports America Louisiana LLC including Kenneth Briggs.
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A Louisiana hotel owner has accused multiple contractors including an insurance company over damages resulting from a ruptured sprinkler pipe in August 2020. The appellate court recently revived claims by reversing an earlier dismissal based on prescription grounds.
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A high-ranking officer in New Orleans faces renewed disciplinary action after an appellate court reinstates her original suspension over allegations she falsely claimed work hours for dual employment roles.
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Rodney Crayton challenged his termination from Sewerage & Water Board after testing positive for alcohol at work under dubious circumstances involving an anonymous tip-off about drinking on duty. While initially reinstated by CSC due to lack of reasonable suspicion for testing him; Court of Appeal modified this decision imposing an eighty-day suspension instead highlighting procedural flaws yet acknowledging policy violation.
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A lawsuit has been filed by Kimberly Uddo against former Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman over injuries allegedly caused by an OPSO patrol horse during a parade in New Orleans back in August 2017.
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NEW ORLEANS - The battle for New Orleans' famous cemeteries appears dead, with the last of three lawsuits filed by tourism companies rejected by a state appeals court.
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A family is seeking justice for their deceased mother alleging medical malpractice against several healthcare providers including Woldenberg Village Inc., and Dr.Joshua Lowentritt among others . They claim negligence led to wrongful death due untreated drug reaction ultimately resulting fatality after prolonged suffering numerous symptoms indicating severe allergy mismanaged throughout treatment duration various facilities involved
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A contentious medical malpractice case involving alleged procedural failures during plastic surgery has been dismissed by Louisiana's Court of Appeal after plaintiff Kristine Ackles withdrew her appeal due to lack of opposition from defendants LSU Plastic Surgery & Renouvo Plastic Surgery.
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Vernon J. Tatum’s appeal in a dog bite case has been dismissed after failing to prove negligence on part of homeowners William and Catina Peoples for not securing their yard gate properly. The appellate court upheld a summary judgment ruling citing insufficient evidence regarding any prior aggressive behavior from their dog.
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In an intense legal battle between former fiancés Jamie Glaser and Noah Hasslock over a $9,000 promissory note used for a down payment on their marital home has concluded with a ruling in favor of Ms.Glaser.
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Benjamin F. Crosby has accused his landlord, Sahuque Realty Company Inc., of failing to maintain rental properties adequately resulting in water damage and mold contamination over several years leading up to June 2009.
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In a pivotal ruling dated August 15th, 2024,the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court's decision denying an exception of res judicata filed by Houston Casualty Company.The case revolves around insurance coverage disputes following injuries sustained at a construction site managed by Woodward Design + Build ,LLC
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Michelle Leininger is pursuing a new trial against Brittanie Heaney and The Sherwin-Williams Company following an automobile accident case marred by contested expert testimonies and alleged improper admission of evidence regarding her attorney's payment of medical bills.
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A malfunctioning gate at Maison St.Charles valet lot resulted in severe injury for Brittany Cavet who has now sued hotel operator citing negligence.The recent appellate decision denied tort-indemnity relief sought by third-party defendant-Bohnenstiehl electric but acknowledged potential breach-of-contract claims amidst ongoing legal complexities surrounding incident occurred back October13th ,2018.
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Two former tenured professors have sued a university alleging wrongful termination without due process after their department was eliminated abruptly in December 2014.The court ruled partially in favor awarding them significant damages but reversed compensation for accrued sick leave citing statutory limitations .
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NEW ORLEANS - A jury verdict for LG Electronics should stand, a Louisiana appeals court says, as the company has defeated claims its window-unit air condition did not contain a defect that started a house fire.
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Queta L.Guidry is appealing a decision to dismiss her lawsuit against Marlin Gusman and Charles McGovern for alleged negligence following a car accident in New Orleans back in October2013.The appellate court has vacated previous rulings sending it back down ensuring fair hearing based merit evidences presented accurately comprehensively fully!
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A recent appellate court decision has dismissed Paul L.Sylvesters’ medical malpractice claims against Ochsner Clinic Foundation citing procedural abandonment following protracted yet unfruitful settlement negotiations.The ruling underscores importance adhering strictly procedural requirements particularly concerning attorney representations during critical litigation phases
