Supreme Court of Louisiana Reaffirms Juror Discretion in Assessing Damages: Guillory v. Lee et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Byron P. Guillory v. Jennifer D. Lee, et al., adjudicated by...
Unconditional Payment as Tacit Acknowledgment: Marco Demma, III v. Automobile Club Inter-Insurance Exchange Introduction Marco Demma, III v. Automobile Club Inter-Insurance Exchange is a landmark...
Solidary Obligations Override Collateral Source Rule in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Cutsinger v. Redfern Introduction In the landmark case Mary Cutsinger v. Laura Redfern, Usagencies Casualty...
Reinforcement of Prima Facie Requirements for Confirming Default Judgments Against Insurance Carriers: Arias v. Stolthaven Introduction Arias v. Stolthaven New Orleans, L.L.C., et al., decided by the...
Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Article 782: Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts in Felony Cases Introduction In the consolidated cases of State of Louisiana v. Shannon McBride Bertrand...
Ensuring Statutory Compliance in Sentencing: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Geoffrey Eason Introduction State of Louisiana v. Geoffrey Eason, 3 So. 3d 685 (2009), is a pivotal appellate court...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in State v. Holmes: Insights into Capital Punishment and Mitigating Factors Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Brandy Aileen Holmes presents a significant...
Claims-Made Medical Malpractice Insurance and Statutory Compliance: Carl Hood v. Mark M. Cotter, M.D. (5 So. 3d 819) Introduction Carl Hood v. Mark M. Cotter, M.D. is a pivotal 2009 decision by the...
Reinstating Conviction: Objective Evaluation of Guilty Knowledge in Possession of Stolen Property under La.R.S. 14:69 Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Karen Marie Calloway (1 So. 3d...
State v. Dotie: Affirmation of Constructive Possession and Habitual Offender Enhancement in Louisiana Firearm Possession Introduction In the appellate case of State of Louisiana v. Marcus Lamont...
Enforcement of Timely Payment Obligations for Undisputed Insurance Claims: Audubon Indemnity Co. v. Louisiana Bag Co. Supreme Court of Louisiana Date: December 2, 2008 Introduction The case of...
State v. Anderson: Upholding Death Sentence Under Established Aggravating Factors and Jury Selection Standards Introduction State of Louisiana v. Henry Joseph Anderson is a seminal case adjudicated...
Upheld Retroactive Application of Act 312 in Environmental Damage Claims Introduction The case of M.J. Farms, Ltd. v. Exxon Mobil Corporation, et al. (998 So. 2d 16) revolved around a significant...
Affirmation of Peremptive Time Limitation in Louisiana Medical Malpractice Claims: Minos Borel, Sr. v. Dr. Clinton Young Introduction The case of Minos Borel, Sr. et al. v. Dr. Clinton Young and...
Manifest Error Standard Affirmed for Jury Awards on Loss of Future Earning Capacity Introduction In the case of Marcus Ryan v. Zurich American Insurance Company, et al., the Supreme Court of...
Interpretation of 'Flood' Exclusions and Retroactive Application of R.S.22:658 in Joseph Sher v. Lafayette Insurance Company Introduction In the landmark case of Joseph Sher v. Lafayette Insurance...
Louisiana Supreme Court Establishes Strict Procedural Requirements for Constitutional Challenges in STATE of Louisiana v. Ray Hatton Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Louisiana v. Ray...
Supreme Court Reinforces Appellate Restraint in Jury Verdicts: A Landmark on Comparative Fault Allocation Introduction The case of Larry and Rosie Adams v. Rhodia, Inc. and Exxon Mobil Corporation...
Establishing Standards for Competency and Self-Representation in Capital Cases: A Commentary on STATE of Louisiana v. LaDerrick Campbell (983 So. 2d 810) Introduction The case of STATE of Louisiana...
Louisiana Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Criteria for Maritime Jurisdiction and Prescription in Jones Act Claims Introduction In the case of André J. Denoux et al. v. Vessel Management Services,...