Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeal
Recent News About Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeal
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Mother Alleges Legal Malpractice Against Attorney Over Missed Deadline in Wrongful Death Suit
Lindsay Williams appeals a court ruling dismissing her legal malpractice claim concerning attorney Wanda Anderson Davis' failure to file a wrongful death suit timely after Justin Robertson's fatal accident. -
Restaurant Owner Accused of Settlement Breach After Bench Collapse Incident
In an appeal arising from a personal injury case involving a collapsed bench at Felipe's restaurant. -
Hotel Bar Accused of Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
A slip-and-fall incident at a New Orleans hotel bar has led Norma Jean Trayanoff to sue Omni Hotels Management Corporation for negligence over alleged building code violations involving stair safety features like lighting and railings at Touché... -
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center accused of negligence leading to employee injury
A New Orleans couple is suing Ochsner Baptist Medical Center after an employee suffered severe injuries falling into an elevator shaft due to alleged negligence at the hospital premises -
Employee Accuses Municipal Service Board of Wrongful Termination
In a recent court ruling dated December 6th, Catina Braxton-Robertson successfully appealed against her dismissal from the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans on grounds of insufficient evidence supporting allegations of fraud and negligence... -
Property Owner Accuses Neighbor Of Breaching Servitude Agreement
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. -
Colgate-Palmolive Accused Of Asbestos Contamination In Mesothelioma Case
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. -
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Port Company following Automobile Accident
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. -
Plaintiff Hotel Owner Alleges Negligence Against Contractors Over Water Damage Incident
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. -
High-Ranking Officer Accused Of Misconduct Reinstated After Appeal
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. -
Employee Sues Sewerage & Water Board Over Wrongful Termination Due To Substance Abuse Allegations
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. -
Former Parade Attendee Sues Former Sheriff Over Alleged Negligence
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. -
Friends and family - not the general public - have the right to freely visit New Orleans cemeteries
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. -
Family Alleges Medical Malpractice Led To Mother's Death
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 -
Plaintiff accuses LSU Plastic Surgery & Renouvo Plastic Surgery of Negligence
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. -
Dog Bite Victim Loses Appeal Against Homeowners Over Alleged Negligence
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. -
Former Fiancé Accused of Failing Promissory Note Terms
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. -
Plaintiff Alleges Landlord Negligence Over Water Damage And Mold Contamination
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. -
Houston Casualty Company Prevails in Insurance Coverage Dispute Over Construction Accident
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 -
Plaintiff seeks new trial against Sherwin-Williams over disputed expert testimonies
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.