In a case stemming from the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, recently reversed a trial court’s summary judgment, highlighting the complexities in determining a worker’s status in maritime injury cases. The case, Nathaniel Smith v. H&E Tugs LLC and Lawson Environmental…
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New Orleans Appeals Court Dismisses Appeal Due to Lack of Final Judgment, Underscoring Importance of Decretal Language
In a stark reminder of the importance of procedural precision in the legal world, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, recently dismissed an appeal due to a lack of a final, appealable judgment. The case highlights the critical importance of precise decretal language in judgments, even in seemingly straightforward…
Wrongful Service, Case Dismissed: Louisiana Court Stresses Proper Procedure in Medical Malpractice Suit
In a recent decision, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, overturned a trial court ruling in a medical malpractice case involving the death of Nicole Phillips. The case, Jamal Wright et al. v. The State of Louisiana, O/B/ of Jamie Alleyn, M.D., et al., highlights the critical importance of…
No Duty, No Liability: Court Clears Stanley Access Technologies in Revolving Door Accident Case
In a recent decision by the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, the court affirmed a trial court’s judgment granting summary judgment in favor of Stanley Access Technologies LLC (Stanley) in a personal injury case brought by Vera Bernard. The case stemmed from an incident where Ms. Bernard allegedly sustained…
Louisiana Court of Appeal Rules in Favor of Golden Nugget in Slip and Fall Case
In a recent decision by the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LLC, emerged victorious in a slip and fall case brought forth by Carolyn A. Watts. The case revolved around Ms. Watts’ alleged injuries sustained from a fall on the casino’s premises. Ms. Watts initially…