A celebratory night out turned into a nightmare for Reuben Ellis when he was shot in a parking lot after attending a friend’s wedding reception at Bella Noche nightclub. Ellis’s quest for justice led him to sue not only the nightclub but also the property owner, Plaza Holdings, LLC. This…
In the world of industrial contracts, the devil often lies in the details – especially when it comes to indemnity clauses. These clauses determine who bears the financial responsibility if something goes wrong, and they can be a source of heated legal battles. This is precisely what happened in the…
Emergency responders have a critical job, often requiring them to speed and navigate through traffic to reach those in need. But what happens when those actions result in an accident? Who’s at fault when an officer responding to an emergency collides with another vehicle? A recent Louisiana Court of Appeal…
A slip and fall accident in a nursing home can lead to devastating injuries, especially for elderly residents or those with underlying health conditions. But what happens when a lawsuit filed due to such an accident is dismissed because it was filed too late? That’s precisely what happened in the…
In today’s fiercely competitive business environment, safeguarding trade secrets and confidential information has never been more crucial. A recent legal clash between Brand Services, an industrial scaffolding company, and Irex Corporation, a competitor, illustrates the challenges of protecting intellectual property in the digital age. This blog post examines the dispute,…
In a heart-wrenching incident, Dr. Alan Sandifer, an avid bow hunter, tragically lost his life in a freak accident involving his Hoyt compound bow. The Sandifer family’s quest for answers led them to the courtroom, seeking justice through a lawsuit against the bow’s manufacturer, Hoyt Archery, Inc. This blog post…
In a recent decision, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, overturned a trial court’s ruling that had dismissed a plaintiff’s uninsured motorist (UM) claim against her insurer, USAA, based on a previous settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. The case, Tonyel Singleton v. United Services Automobile Association, highlights…
In a recent decision, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, overturned a summary judgment in favor of the City of Kenner and Veolia Water North America-South, LLC, in a personal injury case. The case, Candido Perdomo v. City of Kenner and Veolia Water, involved a garbage collector, Candido Perdomo,…
In a significant victory for the family of a deceased worker, the Louisiana Court of Appeal has overturned a previous ruling, ensuring they receive workers’ compensation death benefits. The case, Orozco v. Filser Construction & Aries Building Systems, Inc., centered around the complex issue of determining whether Serna Jr. was…
In a case highlighting the importance of carefully crafted real estate contracts, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, upheld a trial court’s decision awarding stipulated damages and attorney’s fees to sellers in a failed all-cash real estate transaction. The case centered on a failed real estate purchase agreement, underscoring…