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Union Carbide wants judgments overturned in chemical release class action
Lemmon Chemical company Union Carbide wants the Louisiana Supreme Court to reverse 12 judgments ranging from $750 to $3,500, in a personal injury class action over a release that sent no one to any doctor. -
Judge Barbier on panel at trial lawyer maritime conference
Barbier NEW ORLEANS – U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier, responsible for all oil spill suits filed in federal court, met privately with hundreds of plaintiff lawyers on Friday, Aug. 13. -
Time runs out on twice-changed contingency fee bill
Caldwell (D) A bill that would have allowed Louisiana Attorney Buddy Caldwell to hire private attorneys on a contingency fee to sue BP died Monday before the House could vote on changes made by the Senate. -
Tort reform advocates praise new Georgia law, but some doubt effect in Louisiana
Rickard The executive director of the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch called the passing of aGeorgia tort reform law a "no brainer" and said the state is leading the way in curbing frivolous lawsuits. -
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