Louisiana Prisoners File Negligence Lawsuit

On July 20, an advocacy group representing prisoners in Louisiana filed a federal lawsuit alleging negligence against the Louisiana Department of Corrections and the David Wade Correctional Center in Homer, Louisiana. The lawsuit alleges that many prisoners are subject to abuse via the institutions failing to provide proper mental health care services and using solitary … Continued

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$35 Million Verdict Against Six Flags for Premises Liability Injury

On June 5th, Georgia’s Supreme Court reinstated a $35 million verdict in a case involving a man who was beaten outside of a Six Flags amusement park and suffered permanent brain damage as a result 10 years ago. Ultimately, the Court found Six Flags liable for his injuries under the theory of premises liability because … Continued

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Car Accidents Still Killing too Many Children

As recently highlighted by The New York Times, research recently published in The Journal of Pediatrics reveals that car accidents remain a top child killer. Specifically, the most common cause of death in children under the age of 15 is unintentional injury, with car accidents being the most common cause of unintentional injury. Between 2010 … Continued

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Remington Gun Co. Found Liable In Louisiana Personal Injury Case

In a first-of-its kind ruling, a federal judge recently ruled against Remington Arms in a Louisiana personal injury/design defects case. Although Remington argued that it was immune under the Louisiana Products Liability Act, the judge ultimately ruled that the Act protects gun makers from lawsuits except in cases involving defective firearms, and awarded $500,000 to … Continued

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Insurance Rule Extended to Help Louisiana Property Owners

This week, the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner extended an emergency regulation limiting all insurance companies from canceling or terminating policies in the state in an effort to protect those whose homes and businesses were damaged by the August flooding across south Louisiana. The regulation is intended to provide home and business owners with flexibility by barring … Continued

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Louisiana Bills Could Increase Cap on Medical Malpractice Damages

As we have previously discussed, the cap on economic damages for medical malpractice claims in Louisiana has long been an issue in ensuring that victims of medical malpractice obtain justice for their injuries and/or the death of their loved ones due to medical misconduct and error. As a limit put in place 43 years ago, … Continued

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Bringing Personal Injury Claims When Airlines Use Excessive Force

United Airlines has been all over the news of late after a passenger, David Dao, was dragged off against his will by security personnel. After the incident, the city decided to open up an investigation into the incident and placed the officers involved on administrative leave. While airlines like United may claim that they are … Continued

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Personal Injury Claims Filed Over Well Water Contamination

Hundreds of people who worked or served on various military bases recently brought a mass tort lawsuit against six manufacturers of firefighting foams, which were used for fire suppression and which are now believed to have contaminated local drinking water via ingredients such as perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), unregulated chemicals which are … Continued

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New CDC Report Shows Mesothelioma on the Rise

A new report released this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that malignant mesothelioma mortality has increased in spite of widespread efforts to educate the public about the dangers of working, unprotected, in areas containing asbestos. Specifically, the number of malignant mesothelioma deaths increased for those 85 or older, decreased … Continued

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