Affirmation of Plaintiffs' Right to Recover Loss of Earnings and Future Medical Expenses Based on Preponderance of Evidence: JORDAN v. TRAVELERS INSURANCE CO. Introduction In the landmark case of...
Affirmation of Procedural Integrity and Limits on Indigent Rights in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. GEORGE A. SQUARE Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. GEORGE A. SQUARE is a significant judicial decision...
PIERRE v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY: Establishing Negligence Per Se in Wrongful Death Claims Introduction PIERRE v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY and Opial Stinson is a landmark case adjudicated by the...
Solidary and Pro Rata Liability for Attorney's Fees in Construction Contracts: Analysis of Olga Kenny, Wife of/and Paul Maloney, Jr. v. Oak Builders, Inc., et al. (256 La. 85) Introduction The case...
Reaffirmation of Lex Loci Delicti Doctrine in Louisiana: JOHNSON v. ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY (256 La. 289) Introduction Background: The case of JOHNSON v. ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY...
Waiver of Governmental Immunity in Louisiana: Analysis of Reymond v. State of Louisiana Introduction The case of MABEL M. REYMOND v. STATE OF LOUISIANA, THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, ET AL.,...
Defining Implied Permission in Omnibus Insurance Clauses: Insights from AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY ET AL. v. Czarniecki Introduction The case of AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY ET AL. v. M. J....
Establishing Causal Connection in Workmen's Compensation: The Milton Bertrand Case Introduction The Milton BERTRAND v. COAL OPERATORS CASUALTY COMPANY case, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Prescriptive Periods in Uninsured Motorist Insurance Claims: EDGAR W. BOOTH ET UX. v. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY Introduction The case of Edgar W. Booth et ux. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance...
Clarifying Vicarious Liability: Principal-Agent vs. Master-Servant Relationship in Blanchard v. Russo Motors Introduction The case of Edgar Frank Blanchard and the Home Indemnity Company v. Sam...
Legal Commentary on STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ALEX J. AUGUSTINE: Standards for Insanity Defense and Witness Testimony Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. ALEX J. AUGUSTINE is a pivotal case adjudicated by...
Recognition of Leasehold Interests as Protected Property under Louisiana's Expropriation Laws Introduction Columbia Gulf Transmission Company v. Obie F. Hoyt, 252 La. 921 (1968), serves as a pivotal...
Proper Cumulation of Actions and Appellate Review of Interlocutory Judgments: PEOPLE OF THE LIVING GOD v. CHANTILLY CORPORATION AND KESK, INC. Introduction The case of People of the Living God v....
Minyard v. Curtis Products: Establishing Indemnity Beyond Redhibition Prescription Introduction E.F. Minyard, operating as Rockwood Insulation Company, initiated a legal action against Curtis...
Limitations on Equitable Estoppel in Bond Amendment Agreements: Insights from American Bank v. Trinity Universal Insurance Introduction The case of American Bank and Trust Company v. Trinity...
Preservation of Jury Discretion in Personal Injury Damages: OTIS LOMENICK v. PAUL H. SCHOEFFLER Introduction The case of Otis Lomenick v. Paul H. Schoeffler, D/B/A Schoeffler Cadillac et al. (250 La....
Interpretation and Application of LSA-R.S. 22:657 in Insurance Claims: Harmon v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company Introduction The case of Dr. Walter S. Harmon v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company...
Uniformity in Appellate Review of Damage Awards: Insights from Raiford Ballard et ux. v. National Indemnity Company Introduction The landmark case, Raiford Ballard et ux. v. National Indemnity...
Impairment of Contractual Obligations by Public Service Commissions: Insights from Louisiana Gas Service Co. v. Louisiana Public Service Commission Introduction Louisiana Gas Service Company v....
Imputed Negligence and Quantum of Damages: A New Precedent in Louisiana Jurisprudence in GASPARD v. LEMAIRE Introduction GASPARD v. LEMAIRE et al., adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on...