Supreme Court of Louisiana Establishes Rigorous Standards for Reviewing Work-Related Injury Claims in Bruno v. Harbert International Inc. Introduction Bruno v. Harbert International Inc., Et Al. is a...
Establishing the Burden of Proof in Workers' Compensation: Nelson v. Roadway Express, Inc. Introduction The case of Roosevelt Nelson v. Roadway Express, Inc. (588 So.2d 350) adjudicated by the...
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in the Workplace: Irma WHITE v. MONSANTO COmpany Introduction The case of Irma WHITE v. MONSANTO COmpany and Gary McDermott, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Establishing General Jurisdiction Over Foreign Corporations with Continuous and Systematic Contacts: Aguilera v. Wallem Introduction Aguilera v. Wallem Shipmanagement, Ltd. is a landmark case decided...
Validation of Waiver of Counsel in Misdemeanor DWI Guilty Pleas Introduction In the landmark case State of Louisiana v. Porter Allen Strain, 585 So. 2d 540 (La. 1991), the Supreme Court of Louisiana...
Real-Time Valuation of Community Pension Interests in Divorce: Insights from AUDREY COOGAN HODGINS HARE v. NORMAN F. HODGINS Introduction The landmark case of AUDREY COOGAN HODGINS HARE v. NORMAN F....
Insured's Signature Insufficient for Uninsured Motorist Coverage Rejection: Thomas Henson v. Safeco Insurance Companies Introduction The case of Thomas Henson v. Safeco Insurance Companies and...
Refining JNOV Standards and Fault Apportionment in Wrongful Death Cases: Analysis of ANDERSON v. NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SERVice, Inc. Introduction ANDERSON v. NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SERVice, Inc. and Gerald...
Duty of Care in Highway Right-of-Way Maintenance: Casbon Oster v. Louisiana DOTD Introduction In Casbon Oster v. Department of Transportation and Development, State of Louisiana, et al. (582 So. 2d...
Reaffirming Deference to District Court's Factual Findings in Medical Malpractice: Martin v. East Jefferson General Hospital Introduction The case of Georgia Wells Martin and Roger Martin v. East...
Reinstatement of Trial Court in HOUSLEY v. CERISE: Establishing Liability and Causation in Premises Liability Cases Introduction WILLIAM JAMES HENRY HOUSLEY, ET AL. v. DR. ELMO CERISE, ET AL. (579...
Retroactive Application of Damage Caps and Insurer Liability: Socorro v. City of New Orleans Introduction Franz Socorro v. The City of New Orleans, The State of Louisiana, and the Board of...
Aggravation of Preexisting Psychiatric Conditions in Personal Injury Litigation: Insights from American Motorist Insurance Co. v. American Rent-All, Inc. Introduction The case of American Motorist...
State of Louisiana v. Isaac Knapper: Prosecution's Duty to Disclose Exculpatory Evidence Reinforced Introduction State of Louisiana v. Isaac Knapper is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Louisiana Limits Forum Non Conveniens and Personal Jurisdiction in Educational Liability Cases: Fox v. Board of Supervisors of LSU Introduction In the landmark case of Timothy Fox, et al v. Board of...
Clarifying Insurance Coverage for Cheerleading Activities: Garcia v. St. Bernard Parish School Board Introduction The case of Sharon Garcia, et al. v. St. Bernard Parish School Board, 576 So.2d 975...
HOBGOOD v. AUCOIN: Establishing Guidelines for Compensation of Loss of Earning Capacity Introduction HOBGOOD v. AUCOIN is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana in 1991. The...
Clarifying Habitual Offender Enhancements: State ex rel Tommy Porter v. Robert H. Butler Introduction The case of State ex rel Tommy Porter v. Robert H. Butler, Warden, Louisiana State Penitentiary...
Procedural Safeguards for 'Errors Patent' Appeals: Insights from State v. Benjamin Introduction State of Louisiana v. Troy L. Benjamin, 573 So. 2d 528 (La. 1990), represents a pivotal appellate...
Establishing Comparative Negligence in Utility Liability: DOBSON v. LOUISIANA POWER AND LIGHT Company Introduction DOBSON v. LOUISIANA POWER AND LIGHT Company, 567 So. 2d 569 (La. 1990), is a pivotal...